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Noise pollution

Hello everyone I am Karishma I am expressing my views on noise pollution. Noise pollution , also known as  environmental noise , is the propagation of noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport and transportation systems. [1] [2] Poor  urban planning  may give rise to noise pollution, side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential areas. Research suggests that noise pollution is the highest in low-income and racial minority neighborhoods. [3]  Documented problems associated with urban environment noise go back as far as  ancient Rome . [4] High noise levels can contribute to  cardiovascular  effects in humans and an increased incidence of  coronary artery disease . [5]  In animals, noise can increase the risk of death by altering predator or prey detection and avoidance, interfere ...