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Perceived Noise Pollution and Self-Reported Health Status among Adult Population of Bangladesh

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  • Md. Mostafizur Rahman

    (Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh)

  • Farah Tasnim

    (Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh)

  • Masrur Abdul Quader

    (Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Nafee-Ul-Islam Bhuiyan

    (Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh)

  • Mohammed Sadman Sakib

    (Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh)

  • Rawnok Tabassum

    (Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh)

  • Ifta Alam Shobuj

    (Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh)

  • Lamia Hasan

    (Department of Disaster and Human Security Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh)

  • Musabber Ali Chisty

    (Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh)

  • Farzana Rahman

    (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Independent University, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh)

  • Edris Alam

    (Faculty of Resilience, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi 22401, United Arab Emirates
    Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh)

  • Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul Islam

    (Department of Disaster Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh)

Abstract

Despite the public health concern, there is a dearth of research regarding perceived noise pollution and noise-related health status in Bangladesh. This study was carried out to evaluate the noise-related health status among Bangladesh’s adult population. 1386 adult Bangladeshis participated in an online survey. A linear regression model was used to evaluate overall noise-related health status determinants. 91% of the survey population reported noisy environments in their neighborhood, with the majority reporting two types (34%) of noise pollution sources. Road vehicles (38%) and construction activities (24%) were identified as significant source of noise pollution. The Bangladeshis are primarily exposed to noise during school and office hours. Socio-demographic information, perceived noise pollution and individual views towards noise pollution were examined as determinants of noise-related health problems. Females were found to be more impacted than males, and young people also expressed concern about noise pollution’s influence. Residents in mixed-unit buildings exhibited a significant level of noise-related health problems such as deafness, insomnia, heart disease, headache, stress, poor concentration, production loss, fatigue, irritability, heartburn, indigestion, ulcers, and high blood pressure. Noise pollution from road vehicles and industry has been shown to have a negative effect on people’s health. Individuals affected by noise were interested in noise reduction efforts. The findings of this research may aid in the improvement of international, national, and local noise control efforts.

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  • Md. Mostafizur Rahman & Farah Tasnim & Masrur Abdul Quader & Md. Nafee-Ul-Islam Bhuiyan & Mohammed Sadman Sakib & Rawnok Tabassum & Ifta Alam Shobuj & Lamia Hasan & Musabber Ali Chisty & Farzana Rahma, 2022. "Perceived Noise Pollution and Self-Reported Health Status among Adult Population of Bangladesh," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(4), pages 1-11, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:4:p:2394-:d:753261
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