What is noise pollution?
Air Pollution

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Noise pollution refers to harmful or annoying levels of noise in the environment, often caused by traffic, industrial activities, and urban areas.
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What are the health effects of noise pollution?
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Noise pollution can lead to stress, high blood pressure, hearing loss, and sleep disturbances.
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What is radon?
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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate indoors and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
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What is a secondary air pollutant?
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A secondary air pollutant is not directly emitted but forms in the atmosphere through chemical reactions, such as smog formed in the presence of sunlight.
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How is noise pollution measured?
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Noise pollution is measured in decibels (dB).
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What is the relationship between air pollution and lung diseases?
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Years of research link air pollution to various lung diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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What is indoor air pollution?
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Indoor air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the air within buildings, often caused by materials like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.
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