{"id":332,"date":"2019-05-24T20:48:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T20:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~acnw\/?p=332"},"modified":"2019-05-24T20:49:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T20:49:00","slug":"stand-up-to-noise-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiologycenternw.com\/stand-up-to-noise-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Stand Up to Noise Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Portland\noccasionally contend with hazy skies obscuring those spectacular views of Mt.\nHood.&nbsp; As unsightly as this may be, not\nall pollution is so clearly visible. <strong>Noise\npollution<\/strong> is a growing problem not only in the pacific northwest, but\nthroughout the world. And it\u2019s one we hardly notice anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defining Noise Pollution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/audiologycenternw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bob-in-tube-2-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-333\" width=\"384\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audiologycenternw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bob-in-tube-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/audiologycenternw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bob-in-tube-2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/audiologycenternw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bob-in-tube-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/\">World Health\nOrganization<\/a> defines noise pollution as regular exposure to elevated\nsound levels that may lead to adverse effects on humans and other living\norganisms. Exposure to sounds exceeding 85 decibels (dB) for more than eight\nhours may be hazardous to your long-term hearing health. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nproblem with constant background noise is, we become so accustomed to it that\nit\u2019s hardly noticeable after a while. Loud music, televisions, barking dogs and\ntraffic are so omnipresent they barely register. But regardless of whether or\nnot we notice these sounds, they disrupt the natural rhythm of life and\ncontribute to the slow but steady destruction of the tiny hair cells in the\ninner ear responsible for hearing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common\nsources of noise pollution include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Traffic<\/li><li>Construction sounds (drilling, heavy\nmachinery)<\/li><li>Airports (planes taking off and landing)<\/li><li>Workplace sounds (open-concept offices)<\/li><li>Loud music in or near commercial venues<\/li><li>Industrial sounds (fans, generators,\ncompressors)<\/li><li>Trains<\/li><li>Household sounds (TVs, music, appliances,\nlawnmowers)<\/li><li>Fireworks displays<\/li><li>Gunfire<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll encounter every sound on this list on\na daily basis, it is the cumulative effects of a lifetime of noise exposure\nthat cause problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effects of Noise Pollution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exposure\nto noise is hazardous to our health in many ways; it contributes to the\nfollowing medical conditions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hearing loss<\/li><li>Hypertension<\/li><li>Poor sleep<\/li><li>Dementia<\/li><li>Cardiovascular dysfunction<\/li><li>Child development<\/li><li>Psychological dysfunction<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Noise\npollution takes its toll on more than just our health. The WHO deems it a\nsignificant social and economic threat worldwide. While noise pollution can\u2019t\nbe completely eradicated, you can take steps to stand up to it on an individual\nbasis and protect your hearing and overall health. To lessen the effects of\nnoise pollution, try the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Wear earplugs whenever you are exposed to\nhazardous noise levels exceeding 85 dB.<\/li><li>Avoid prolonged use of headphones, especially\nat elevated sound levels. Set the volume at 60 percent of maximum and take\nfrequent breaks to give your ears a rest. <\/li><li>If possible, avoid jobs with regular exposure\nto hazardous noise levels. <\/li><li>If possible, choose a residential area far\nfrom heavy traffic or noisy industrial areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Portland occasionally contend with hazy skies obscuring those spectacular views of Mt. Hood.&nbsp; As unsightly as this may be, not all pollution is so clearly visible. Noise pollution is a growing problem not only in the pacific northwest, but throughout the world. And it\u2019s one we hardly notice anymore. 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