noise as environmental factor

noise is defined as unwanted sound. In the 17th century Ramazzini realized the medical importance of noise. Due to its intensity and durance noise can cause an acute damage, for example a bang, hardness of hearing after long professional or private exposion or sleep disorders and concentration problems. 

Noise protection starts at home:

• Wear a protection unit when you do loud works!
• Switch down the speakers of your headsets!
• Respect your neighbours!