Noise and Its Legislation. Where Does Health Stands?

Salame Castro AG¹, López Martínez TC¹, Sánchez Martínez DV¹, Reynoso Vázquez J² and Ruvalcaba Ledezma JC^2,

¹Master in Public Health, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico

²Department of Public Health [ICSa-UAEH], Institute of Health Sciences-Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico

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Salame Castro AG, López Martínez TC, Sánchez Martínez DV, Reynoso Vázquez J and Ruvalcaba Ledezma JC. Noise and Its Legislation. Where Does Health Stands?. American Journal of Public Health Research. 2017; 5(6):170-173. doi: 10.12691/AJPHR-5-6-1

Abstract

The WHO identifies noise, an undesired sound, as an environmental problem for humans. Sound is a change of air pressure entering the ear canal and then transmitted to the eardrum, which, in turn, will produce movement of the middle ear bones. The latter amplify the sound reaching the nervous system, where the generated impulses become auditory signal in the brain. Noise is an inarticulate and bothering auditory sensation for the ear that causes health alterations. Measured in decibels (dB), it is legislated at labor and environmental levels. This article explores the application of these legislations, together with a critical analysis. It is essential to take appropriate actions to limit and control exposure to noise, regardless of whether it be on environmental or labor grounds, through the appropriate support of a scientific evaluation.

Keywords

noise, sound, legislations, labor and environmental, health disorders

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