Linkages between growing urbanization and noise pollution: With rapid industrialization and urbanization, something that has been growing significantly and simultaneously is noise pollution. Human population has witnessed a gradual increase over the years. This, in turn, has led to an increased demand in terms of resources, modernisation, employment opportunities and more – all of which contributed towards the onset of urbanization. Thus, urbanization leads to an increase in the number of construction sites, industrial opportunities and traffic which induces noise pollution. The number of buses, trains, cars, machinery, businesses, entertainment channels, emergency vehicles and services have increased as a result of urbanization, causing sound pollution.

Effects of noise pollution on human health: Noise pollution has a serious impact on human health. Studies have established a direct link between noise pollution and health. Noise pollution affects the mental health of a human being leading to stress, anxiety and depression. Besides, it also leads to hypertension, headaches, heart diseases, respiratory agitation and gastritis. Most importantly, noise pollution can hamper our day-to-day activities by interfering with the normal functions and processes of our body. It can also affect sleep schedules leading to sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea. This reduces concentration and prevents us from being focused, thus reducing productivity overall.