Protect yourself from noise – and live longer

Noise in cities bothers many people, but it has also been shown to be an immediate health hazard. However, there are a few things you can keep in mind to reduce the noise problem.

More and more roaring traffic, planes overhead, and cities growing to the breaking point. Noise and more noise.

Noise is dangerous to life

Not only is it difficult to keep going, but it’s also proven downright life-threatening because noisy environments lead to higher levels of heart problems, among other things, according to a study from Massachusetts General Hospital.

The study is part of a Project as big as the New York Times She interviewed Americans across the country about how they experience noise.

not more than 70 db

Noise also leads to sleep problems for many, which leads to later problems because these people, for example, get sick when exhausted. The daily noise dose should not exceed 70 decibels in a 24-hour period, but in the United States three million people live in areas that exceed that number.

Although governments in some parts of the world have begun to look at how to reduce noise levels, there are some things you can think of yourself to reduce noise levels.

Very loud music

Many people listen to music – too loud for their ears – which in many cases can lead to hearing problems later in life. Therefore, the advice of experts is quite clear – give up the sound.

It is also possible to avoid being in too noisy environments, so try to find places where there is peace and quiet, such as a park, away from the roads for example.

Choose quiet places

There are also quiet bars and restaurants, which you should choose rather than lively places, while it is good to have the car windows all the way up when driving, to shut out the annoying noise.

Nowadays, there are also many good ear protectors to use. Modern earplugs, when going to concerts, for example, “reduce sound intensity evenly across different pitches,” according to an education campaign by the National Institute of Health.

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