Category Archives: External noise

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How to reduce noise levels in cities

Posted on by Sofie Iversen
20
Sep

Are you one of the nearly 70 million Europeans who are exposed to noise levels above 55 dB on a daily basis? Due to a wide range of health issues related to high noise levels, the European Commission requires that member states map the noise levels in cities and large towns. But how do we […]

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External noise, Noise and health, Noise pollution, Noise reduction

Aircraft noise is harmful to you

Posted on by Sofie Iversen
22
Feb

Airplanes are heavy and noisy machinery. If you live in the vicinity of an airport or are otherwise bothered by aircraft noise, it may impact your health. Researchers from the University of Bern discovered that the risk of dying from a heart attack is larger if you are exposed to aircraft noise. The results have […]

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