Guidelines for Community Noise (WHO, 1995, 95 p.)

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Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

2. Noise sources and their measurement

2.1. Basic Aspects of Acoustical Measurements

2.2. Sources of Noise

2.3. The Complexity of Noise and Its Practical Implications

2.4. Measurement Issues

2.5. Source Characteristics and Sound Propagation

2.6. Sound transmission Into and Within Buildings

2.7. More Specialized Noise Measures

2.8. Summary

3. Adverse Health Effects Of Noise

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Noise-Induced Hearing Impairment

3.3. Interference with Speech Communication

3.4. Sleep Disturbance

3.5. Cardiovascular and Physiological Effects

3.6. Mental Health Effects

3.7. The Effects of Noise on Performance

3.8. Effects of Noise on Residential Behaviour and Annoyance

3.9. The Effects of Combined Noise Sources

3.10. Vulnerable Groups

4. Guideline Values

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Specific Effects

4.3. Specific Environments

4.4. WHO Guideline Values

5. Noise Management

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5.1. Stages in Noise Management

5.2. Noise Exposure Mapping

5.3. Noise Exposure Modeling

5.4. Noise Control Approaches

5.5. Evaluation of Control Options

5.6. Management of Indoor Noise

5.7. Priority Setting in Noise Management

5.8. Conclusions on Noise Management

6. Conclusions And Recommendations

6.1. Implementation of the Guidelines

6.2. Further WHO Work on Noise

6.3. Research Needs

Illustrations