Noise pollution in India is rising rapidly, affecting hearing and mental health. Know how constant exposure to loud sounds impacts your well-being and daily life.
Loud noise and ear pain: It is important to rush to a doctor should you experience any kind of pain and discomfort in the ear during Diwali celebrations.
Keep in mind that children, elderly people and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable. They must stay away from the sound field of the speaker.
Raising awareness and working towards a cleaner, healthier environment can pave the way for a sustainable and pollution-free future.
While Diwali is a time for enjoyment, it is crucial to address the mental health effects of sound pollution. Striking a balance can ensure a more harmonious and joyous festival for everyone.
Light and noise are two of the most neglected pollutants which according to experts could be the cause of premature deaths in humans. Let us understand why?
As we celebrate Diwali and burn firecrackers, we should also know that the noise pollution that we are creating might be severely impacting some people more than others.
Dr Rujul Jhaveri shares the birth defects caused by air and noise pollution.
Don't take noise pollution lightly. From children to old people and even pregnant women, everyone needs to be wary of noise pollution,
Noise pollution obstructs communication among staff in the hospitals and creates irritation and fatigue eventually hampering the quality of healthcare. Moreover, it contributes negatively to staff performance.
Avoid prolonged exposure to chronic noise pollution as that may ail your heart, shows study.
The Supreme Court has said that firecrackers can only be burnt between 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali and between 11.45 pm and 12.45 am on Christmas and New Year. Here are some of the many dangerous effects firecrackers can have on your health.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in five people is regularly exposed to noise levels that could "significantly" damage their health. Environmental noise is among the "top environmental risks to health" and people are most affected by road traffic noise.
Environmental pollution may be a potent trigger of Alzheimer's disease. On the World Alzheimer's Day, 2018, here is everything you should know about environmental pollution and Alzheimer's disease.
You may not be aware of these factors leading to high blood pressure. In fact, you may be shocked to learn about them as you may have never imagined that these factors can result in hypertension. Know and watch out for the triggers. .
Sound pollution can wreck your overall well-being. Know how.
Putting on hold the Bombay High Court order that had stayed the Central government notification.
Continuous exposure to loud noises, like those during Ganpati festival processions, can even cause impaired development in children.
Cardiovascular disorders are blamed for 25 per cent of deaths in India.
Noise is a widespread and imposes auditory and non-auditory health consequences.
Some years ago I had gone to attend a friend's son's marriage in Mumbai. The drums were beaten so loudly that it caused palpitations in my heart and despite completely covering the ears with my palms, the noise penetrated deep inside the body and I suffered a momentary loss of hearing.
Living near the highway could cost your heart dear as researchers have found that risk of heart attack goes up with the amount of traffic noise to which you are exposed.
Here's another reason to stay away from too much noise pollution.
Here's how you make your child's future pollution-free and healthy.
Noise pollution in India is rising rapidly, affecting hearing and mental health. Know how constant exposure to loud sounds impacts your well-being and daily life.
Keep in mind that children, elderly people and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable. They must stay away from the sound field of the speaker.
Raising awareness and working towards a cleaner, healthier environment can pave the way for a sustainable and pollution-free future.
Light and noise are two of the most neglected pollutants which according to experts could be the cause of premature deaths in humans. Let us understand why?
As we celebrate Diwali and burn firecrackers, we should also know that the noise pollution that we are creating might be severely impacting some people more than others.
Dr Rujul Jhaveri shares the birth defects caused by air and noise pollution.
Don't take noise pollution lightly. From children to old people and even pregnant women, everyone needs to be wary of noise pollution,
Noise pollution obstructs communication among staff in the hospitals and creates irritation and fatigue eventually hampering the quality of healthcare. Moreover, it contributes negatively to staff performance.
Avoid prolonged exposure to chronic noise pollution as that may ail your heart, shows study.
The Supreme Court has said that firecrackers can only be burnt between 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali and between 11.45 pm and 12.45 am on Christmas and New Year. Here are some of the many dangerous effects firecrackers can have on your health.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in five people is regularly exposed to noise levels that could "significantly" damage their health. Environmental noise is among the "top environmental risks to health" and people are most affected by road traffic noise.
Environmental pollution may be a potent trigger of Alzheimer's disease. On the World Alzheimer's Day, 2018, here is everything you should know about environmental pollution and Alzheimer's disease.
You may not be aware of these factors leading to high blood pressure. In fact, you may be shocked to learn about them as you may have never imagined that these factors can result in hypertension. Know and watch out for the triggers. .
Sound pollution can wreck your overall well-being. Know how.
Putting on hold the Bombay High Court order that had stayed the Central government notification.
Cardiovascular disorders are blamed for 25 per cent of deaths in India.
Noise is a widespread and imposes auditory and non-auditory health consequences.
Some years ago I had gone to attend a friend's son's marriage in Mumbai. The drums were beaten so loudly that it caused palpitations in my heart and despite completely covering the ears with my palms, the noise penetrated deep inside the body and I suffered a momentary loss of hearing.
Living near the highway could cost your heart dear as researchers have found that risk of heart attack goes up with the amount of traffic noise to which you are exposed.
Here's another reason to stay away from too much noise pollution.
Here's how you make your child's future pollution-free and healthy.
Do not celebrate festivals at the cost of someone's life, even if its animals or birds.
Why you should stay away from noise pollution this Diwali!
Living in busy cities shortens your lifespan
Loud noise and ear pain: It is important to rush to a doctor should you experience any kind of pain and discomfort in the ear during Diwali celebrations.
Continuous exposure to loud noises, like those during Ganpati festival processions, can even cause impaired development in children.
