2349 - Effects of Ambient Noise on Sleep in New York City

ConclusionsNoise pollution, frequently due to traffic, is common in urban environments. It has detrimental effects on sleep, leading to perceived concentration difficulty, even with attempts to reduce it. Additionally, in NYC, there are disparities in noise exposure by race/ethnicity, possibly related to inequities in the concentration of non-white residents in under-resourced neighborhoods. Although NYC has a noise code that sets decibel limits and quiet times, additional ways to reduce noise pollution are needed to complement the regulatory approach.
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research