Noise pollution and its public health consequences
- VernacularTitle:Дуу шуугианы бохирдол түүний нийгмийн эрүүл мэндийн тулгамдсан асуудал
- Author:
Tuguldur M
1
;
Ariunsanaa B
2
;
Enkhjargal A
3
Author Information
1. National Center for Public Health; National University of Mongolia
2. National University of Mongolia
3. National Center for Public Health
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Noise pollution;
Human health;
Disease;
Sleep disturbance;
Cardiovascular health;
Cognitive function
- From:Mongolian Medical Sciences
2026;217(3):80-87
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Introduction:Noise pollution is an important environmental factor that can adversely affect human health
and quality of life. Exposure to excessive or prolonged noise is associated not only with hearing
impairment but also with sleep disturbance, psychological stress, cognitive dysfunction, and
cardiovascular health risks.
Goal:The aim of this review was to examine the effects of noise pollution on human health, with
particular attention to the short- and long-term consequences of noise exposure and its
physiological, psychological, cognitive, and cardiovascular effects.
Materials and Methods:A narrative review of scientific literature was conducted using the references included in the
present study. Published research addressing environmental and transportation noise, noise
exposure, sleep disturbance, stress-related responses, cognitive function, cardiovascular
health, mental health, and related outcomes was reviewed and synthesized. The reviewed
evidence was considered according to exposure duration, intensity, and reported health
effects.
Results:The reviewed studies indicate that short-term exposure to high-intensity noise may cause
annoyance, fatigue, reduced concentration, sleep disturbance, and temporary physiological
and psychological responses. Prolonged and repeated exposure may increase the risk of
sleep disorders, psychological stress, cardiovascular disease, hearing impairment, and
cognitive dysfunction. Environmental noise may also affect children’s language, reading,
and comprehension abilities. Transportation noise has been associated with cardiovascular
and immune-system responses, while anthropogenic noise can affect communication and
behavior in various animal species.
Conclusion:Noise pollution should be considered a significant environmental health risk extending beyond
hearing damage. Reducing exposure to excessive environmental noise and implementing
appropriate noise-control measures are important for protecting human health, improving
quality of life, and supporting ecological well-being.
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