In our modern world, noise surrounds us constantly, whether it's the roar of traffic, the hum of machinery, or the cacophony of city life. While we've grown accustomed to these sounds, noise pollution can definitely take its toll on our long-term health.
In 2005, R. Chepesiuk wrote an article called the "Decibel Hell: The Effects of Living in a Noisy World", where he shed light on the lasting impact of noise exposure on our hearing. The article focused on the hearing of three participants: a 25-year-old carpenter, a 50-year-old with no on-the-job noise exposure, and a 50-year-old carpenter. It kicked off by examining how different frequencies of sound are perceived by these individuals. It was discovered that a sound frequency of approximat ...
