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Health > Environmental Health > Noise Pollution

Offers resources on noise pollution, including the health effects of annoying or harmful noises such as stress and hearing loss, as well as ways to prevent damage and minimize risks of noise pollution from sources such as power tools, home and car audio, music in public places, personal stereo systems, and jet airplanes.


It's Your Health - Aircraft Noise in the Vicinity of Airports

Jet aircraft are one of the most disturbing sources of noise in our environment. People who live in communities near airports have become increasingly concerned about potential health effects from aircraft noise.
Source:     Health Canada

It's Your Health - Leisure Noise

Some studies suggest that many teenagers and young adults have already experienced permanent hearing loss caused by exposure to excessive noise from a variety of leisure activities.
Source:     Health Canada

It's Your Health - Personal Stereo Systems and the Risk of Hearing Loss

Personal stereo systems offer a convenient way to listen to music in public without disturbing others. However, there are growing concerns that these devices may cause hearing loss if they are not used with a degree of caution.
Source:     Health Canada