By & nbspcarolina cardoso & nbsp && nbspDamaso Jayvenoa
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According to the last report of the European Environmental Protection Agency (EEA), a dangerous high level of road noise puts almost 112 million people at risk of serious long -term health problems.
Road movement is the main source of noise, affecting about 92 million people throughout the EU.
For comparison, railway noise affects 18 million people, and air traffic affects about 2.6 million.
France has the largest number of people exposed to noise from transport over the EU safety threshold, and 24 million under the influence. Almost 90% of this noise is caused by road traffic.
At night, however, there is Germany, where most citizens are exposed to noise pollution: 15 million.
However, in comparison with the total population of the country, almost 70% of the population of Luxembourg are exposed to harmful noise during the day and 50% at night.
Transport noise is associated with higher mortality
Along with air pollution and extreme temperatures, transport noise is one of the largest threats to environmental health in Europe.
The human ear perceives sounds from 0 dB to 120-140 dB. For example, a whisper is about 30 dB, and the conversation is about 60 dB. As for transport noise, the sound of a car can be spicked at 100 dB, and the plane can reach 120 dB.
Nevertheless, the Directive of the European Environmental Navigation Union believes that any noise of 55 dB is harmful to human health.
Long -term exposure violates sleep and strains several physical systems, contributing to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, mental disorders and even premature death.
Each year, 66,000 premature deaths, 50,000 new cases of heart disease and 22,000 cases of type 2 diabetes are transferred each year.
Children are especially vulnerable. EOP warns that noise pollution can affect the understanding of reading, behavior and even lead to obesity.
EEZ also evaluates that, although 2 railway noise affects fewer people than road traffic, “its influence can be increased from higher activity, the fastest train and new infrastructure.”
Recommended measures
To solve this problem, EEZ invests funds in a more quiet transportation and more cautious city planning.
Access to green spaces, either through a nearby park, or through a green look, can also help reduce stress and discomfort caused by constant noise of movement.
The effect of natural sounds, such as running water or birds of birds, can also provide significant psychological relief.
From the point of view of air transport, the only recommended measure is the introduction of a ban on nightlife at all airports.