The use of ‘loudspeakers’ is increasing in weddings, parties and processions, but this noise pollution has a serious impact on the environment. This has also been confirmed in various researches conducted in this regard.
Key points
Effects on Mental Health:
According to health organizations, noise pollution has negative effects on mental health. The human brain is constantly alert to loud noises. Therefore, researchers say that due to prolonged exposure to noise pollution, diseases like depression and stress are likely to occur.
Disrupts Sleep Schedule:
Noise pollution affects sleep schedule. Sudden loss of sleep due to loud noise. Lack of sleep also affects concentration and behavior. Irritation increases. Hence, its effect is visible on the body as well.
Inviting Many Diseases:
Research reveals that noise pollution is dangerous not only for mental health but also for physical health. Loss of hearing, increase in blood pressure, increase in heart rate etc. suffer from this. Pregnant women and fetuses are also at risk.
Conclusion
The comprehensive map shows that there has been much study on the effects of humans on species and ecosystems. Certain taxonomic groups (mammals, birds, and fishes), noise types (transportation, industrial, abstract, Machinery, amplified music, Construction equipment, Lawn mowers and leaf blowers, Vacuum cleaners, Loud speakers or stereos, Trucks, buses, planes, or traffic, Heating and air conditioning units and other things can cause it.), and results (behavioral, biophysiological, and communication) have received more attention than others.
On the other hand, there is little information available for certain species (amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates), sounds (recreational, military, urban), and affects (space use, reproduction, ecosystems). The map does not evaluate the effects of anthropogenic noise, but it may serve as the basis for a more in-depth analysis of the available data. If credible, the included reviews and meta-analyses might be used to translate the previously synthesised information into practical actions to lessen noise pollution and save biodiversity after a rigorous evaluation.
