Effect of noise pollution on humans:
- Psychological Health: Unwanted noise can lead to high-stress levels, hypertension, and severe depression in humans.
- Physical Health: Noise pollution can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep disturbances, and may contribute to cardiovascular effects.
- Annoyance and Irritation: High noise levels can be a cause of annoyance and may lead to panic attacks in some individuals.
Effect of noise pollution on animals:
- Nervous System Damage: Noise pollution can damage the nervous system of animals, leading to loss of control over their behaviour.
- Disruption of Normal Activity: High-frequency sounds can disturb animals and hamper their normal activities.
- Reproduction and Navigation: Noise pollution can have detrimental effects on wild animals, affecting their reproduction and navigation abilities.
