Effects Of Loud Noise

The World Health Organization's “Guidelines For Community Noise,” details the numerous health problems associated with working or living in a noisy environment, without hearing protection. The main health problems concluded by the WHO consists of:

· Problems With Speech

· Fatigue

· Lack Of Concentration

· Hearing Problems

· Irritability

· Problems With Sleep e.g. decreased REM

· Mood Changes

The health problems reported are diverse and affect almost every human system. This is why it is a good idea to wear hearing protectors, to reduce the amount of noise around you.