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Noise pollution

Hello everyone  I am Mayuri.  I am expressing my views on the noise pollution   Noise pollution , also known as  environmental noise , is the propagation of noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport and transportation systems. Poor  urban planning  may give rise to noise pollution, side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential areas. Research suggests that noise pollution is the highest in low-income and racial minority neighborhoods. Documented problems associated with urban environment noise go back as far as  ancient Rome .  High noise levels can contribute to  cardiovascular  effects in humans and an increased incidence of  coronary artery disease .  In animals, noise can increase the risk of death by altering predator or prey detection and avoidance, int...