Involuntary and Persistent Environmental Noise Influences Health and Hearing in Beirut, Lebanon
Author
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
This study was conducted to assess the effects of involuntary and persistent noise exposure on health and hearing among Lebanese adults in Beirut, Lebanon, where people are exposed to noise from construction sites, power generators, honking cars, and motorcycles.
Methods.
Using a descriptive and exploratory design with mixed methods, participants were surveyed, interviewed, and tested for hearing while street noise levels were measured near their residents and work places.
Results.
Self-reports of 83 Lebanese adult, who lived and worked in Beirut, helped identify common patterns in experiences such as irritability, anger, headaches, and sleep disturbances due to noise annoyance.
Of those tested, 30% suffered from high-frequency hearing impairment.
Our results showed that environmental sound dB had increased by 12% and sound intensity by 400% above the maximum standard level when compared to the WHO report of 1999.
Conclusion.
Environmental noise contributes to premature hearing loss and potentiates systemic diseases among Lebanese.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fooladi, Marjaneh M.. 2011. Involuntary and Persistent Environmental Noise Influences Health and Hearing in Beirut, Lebanon. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456074
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fooladi, Marjaneh M.. Involuntary and Persistent Environmental Noise Influences Health and Hearing in Beirut, Lebanon. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456074
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fooladi, Marjaneh M.. Involuntary and Persistent Environmental Noise Influences Health and Hearing in Beirut, Lebanon. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456074
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456074