ringing bells: perspective of Karachiites regarding noise pollution

ABSTRACT

To identify the awareness regarding noise pollution and its adverse effects on human health in the people of urban areas of Karachi. Cross-sectional survey. Urban areas of Karachi, from September to October 2012. A survey was conducted with 50 selected subjects of urban areas of Karachi with their informed consent. The questionnaire covered aspects of noise pollution. Descriptive analysis was done with percent responses. All [100%, n=50] subjects admitted to be suffering from noise pollution. The source of noise pollution was vehicles in 64% [n=32]. There was 90% [n=45] agreement for laws and regulations regarding noise pollution to be in place. Awareness sessions need to be conducted for the public regarding the effects of noise pollution on health with formulation of laws and regulations