Question

(i) Insomnia

(ii) Hypertension

(iii) Hearing impairment

Which of the following are harmful effects caused due to noise pollution?

• A. (i) and (ii) only
• B. (ii) and (iii) only
• C. (iii) and (i) only
• D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i), (ii) and (iii)

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up.

High blood pressure can affect blood vessels throughout your body, including your ears. Research has linked increased rates of hearing loss in individuals with hypertension.

Hearing impairment occurs when there's a problem with or damage to one or more parts of the ear. The person has trouble hearing clearly, understanding speech, and interpreting various sounds. This type of hearing loss is permanent. In many cases, hearing aids can help the person hear normally.