Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : November 11, 2015 10:15 AM IST
If you feel that Diwali is all about firecrackers, you need to read this because loud noise from crackers does more harm than good. And the effects can be as severe as increasing your risk of high blood pressure to causing permanent hearing impairment.
How sound pollution affects you
Diwali is known as the festival of lights and sweets. However, it has predominantly become a festival of loud crackers, which create a high decibel noise of around 85 dB, which can damage the eardrums. And continuous exposure to such loud noise during Diwali can also lead to hearing loss. Furthermore, if you are exposed to a sound intensity of around 100 dB for only 15 minutes, you experience temporary hearing loss. And if this continues for a day or two, you might be at high risk of permanent hearing loss. You might feel a ringing or roaring sound after exposure to loud noise, which subsides within a few days. However, you might suffer from tinnitus, a ringing sensation in the ear, occasionally throughout your life. Also, extremely loud noise could lead to severe ear pain.
Noise pollution can also affect your body in numerous other ways. The bursting of crackers not only distracts you but also leads to psychological stress. The sudden loud noise can also increase your blood pressure and aggravate your heart beat. It also leads to difficulty in sleeping and mental health issues like anxiety and headache. It also increases your risk of heart attacks.
Tips to deal with sound pollution this Diwali
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