Let’s talk silence What is noise and why does noise affect us?
Noise – what is it and why does it affect us all?
Noise is simply unwanted or disturbing sound. But why should we worry about it?
Quite simply, noise affects our lives in many ways, and usually not for the better.
Health effects:
- Hearing damage: too much noise can permanently damage our hearing.
- Cardiovascular problems: Noise causes us stress – and this can really damage our heart and circulation.
- Sleep disorders: People who are woken up by noise sleep more poorly and are tired and unfocussed during the day.
Psychological effects:
- Stress and anxiety: constant noise can make us nervous and stressed.
- Concentration problems: Noise disturbs us when working and learning.
Quality of life:
- Communication: You can no longer understand your own words in noisy environments.
- Recreation: Relaxation and leisure time fun fall by the wayside when it is constantly loud.
Economic impact:
- Productivity: people work less and slower in noisy offices.
- Health costs: Noise-related illnesses cost the health system a lot of money.
In short: noise is annoying, makes people ill and costs money. So it’s worth thinking about noise protection – for our health, our well-being and our wallets.
At KOHLHAUER, we have the right “quiet” concept for everyone!
