In 1996, the World Health Organization declared noise to be a significant health threat. Health problems related to noise include not just hearing loss, but also stress, high blood pressure, sleeplessness, distraction and lowered work productivity. The louder the sound, the less time before hearing damage can occur. Remember though, that noise does not have to be loud to affect us. Studies have indicated that noise causes physiological changes in sleep, blood pressure and digestion.
Excessive noise is one of the leading causes of permanent hearing damage.
It's estimated that more than 10 million Americans currently suffer from a hearing loss at least partially attributable to a noisy environment. To Quiet Society doesn't hesitate when asked why noise is a problem. It's one of the most insidious forms of pollution. To attain a tidy and presentable lawn, homeowners will shatter the peace of a quiet neighborhood. I think it's an amazing irony that for the sake of keeping a tidy and presentable front yard, a homeowner will take out a leaf blower that shatters the peace of the entire neighborhood.