Describe the harmful effects of: Noise pollution - Vidyadip

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Describe the harmful effects of:
Noise pollution

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Answer

Harmful effects of Noise pollution:
(a) Auditory fatigue - related to whistling and buzzing in the ears.
(b) Deafness - most serious pathological effect of noise pollution.
(c) Psychological changes - The person becomes short tempered, impatient and exhibits reduced mental efficiency.
Apart from all, there is a rise in blood pressure, intra-cranial pressure, heart rate and breathing rate.

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