Abstract :
Noise pollution (or environmental noise) refers to unwanted or unpleasant sound that
disrupts the activity or balance of human and animal life. It reduces the concentration and negatively
affects the mental activity. The noise is generated by the human through various ways and activities.
Noise must be controlled and prevented by using various effective techniques at the source itself is
today's need. This review basically discuss the various sources of noise pollution, measurement of
noise, dB scale, equipments used in the measurement of noise levels, adverse effects of noise
pollution on health, control of indoor noise, control technologies available for noise pollution and
Indian penal codes to prevent noise pollution are the main points of focus of attention.
Keyword :
Behavioral problems, Cardiovascular, Cognitive performance, dB, Psychological stress.