State of the Environment     Bulgaria     2003 

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Noise

What is causing the problems?

What is the general situation with the noise?

What are the impacts of noise?

What is being done to solve the problems?


 

The noise caused by human activities does not directly lead to pollution of the natural environment, but can directly worsen the quality of life.

 

The impact of noise can influence negatively human physical and psychological health. The most frequent conditions caused by undue noise include sleep disturbances, nervous disorders, feelings of anxiety, irritability, depression, and harm to efficiency and communication in the workplace.

 

 

   

Last update on March 2003