Noise Pollution: Practical Solutions to a Serious Problem Noise pollution is a growing concern for most Americans. It's a problem because many urban, suburban and rural areas are affected. Noise creeps into our cars, homes and schools and disturbs everything. Noise pollution is a more harmful pollutant than many people think. Medical evidence shows that noise can have harmful physical and psychological effects on a person. It is a mental health hazard, disrupts children's learning development, and hinders sleep. The physical consequences of short-term exposure to noise pollution can result in increased blood pressure and increased cholesterol (Bullock-Loughran 12,13) ​​. Medical evidence shows that prolonged exposure to noise can cause persistent health problems such as ulcers or hypertension (Thomas 20, Bullock-Loughran 12). There have been cases where heart attacks have occurred in individuals with existing heart problems. A common and harmful form of noise pollution, aircraft noise, has surprising effects on physical health. A study conducted in the early 1980s showed that people residing within three miles of Los Angeles International Airport had a 19 percent higher death rate than the death rate of residents six miles away from the airport. airport. Similar conclusions came at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Thomas 20). In addition to the physical effects, there are psychological problems related to noise pollution. A psychological study concludes that humans can sometimes adapt to noise, but random and unpredictable noise can ultimately cause some deterioration in daily activities (Thomas 18). Some people have even committed murders, used drugs,...... half of the document......y 1997: 5.McCabe, Michael. “Anti-noise crusaders are getting louder.” The San FranciscoChronicle February 19, 1998, final edition: A1.Singleton, Janet. “Huh? Listen! Listen! Noise pollution is no joke.” The Denver Post April 24. 1995, second ed.: E1.Sulski, Jim. “Tone it down!; The details of soundproofing a noisy home. "Chicago Tribune September 18, 1998, final edition: C1+.Thomas, Sharon M. "Ground users' perception of airport risks in the vicinity of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport." Diss. Arizona State University,1980.Ward, W. Dixon. “Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.” Ed. Dylan M. Jones and Antony J. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons Ltd., 1984. 77-109. Boomers; Clinton's Hearing Aid Captures His Generation's Ear” Mountain News October 14, 1997, D3.