Chapter
The Impact of Noise Pollution on Our Health
31:29 - 37:50 (06:21)
Studies show that noise pollution can lead to health issues, including death from heart attacks during sleep. The concept of noise pollution was established in a 1970s study of apartment high-rises situated near highways.
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The hosts express their frustration about people littering in public spaces and discuss the appropriate way to confront them about their behavior.
31:29 - 32:02 (00:33)
Summary
The hosts express their frustration about people littering in public spaces and discuss the appropriate way to confront them about their behavior.
ChapterThe Impact of Noise Pollution on Our Health
EpisodeNoise Pollution: Arrrgh!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A 1970s landmark study conducted at The Bridges, a high-rise apartment building in Manhattan, established noise pollution as a real problem with serious health and learning effects.
32:02 - 34:49 (02:47)
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A 1970s landmark study conducted at The Bridges, a high-rise apartment building in Manhattan, established noise pollution as a real problem with serious health and learning effects. They found that the children living there had poor reading and listening comprehension and were not learning as quickly as other kids their age.
ChapterThe Impact of Noise Pollution on Our Health
EpisodeNoise Pollution: Arrrgh!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Researchers have discovered that noise pollution, such as the sound of aircraft flying overhead while you're sleeping, can lead to health issues, including heart attacks and even death.
34:49 - 37:50 (03:01)
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Researchers have discovered that noise pollution, such as the sound of aircraft flying overhead while you're sleeping, can lead to health issues, including heart attacks and even death. Studies have shown that millions of healthy years of life could be lost annually in Europe alone.