It is equivalent to sounds that are noticeable and can become disruptive depending on the environment-the humming of a fridge, a running stream, or other background noises. This range is not associated with any specific health problems-but, anything exceeding this sound level can cause damage to your sleep patterns. It may also be difficult to hear at this level if you have hearing loss. It is equivalent to sounds that are audible, but still quiet-think of soft whispering (3 feet away), rustling leaves, and mosquitos buzzing. This range is not associated with any negative health effects, and is actually correlated with times of relaxation and good sleep.

It may be difficult to hear at this level if you experience hearing loss. It is equivalent to sounds that are not very audible, including a ticking watch or normal breathing. Below is a list of different sound level ranges, what they sound like, and how they can affect your health. Although noise is an unwanted sound, people can (or have to) become accustomed to it because they can’t control it-we often normalize noise to make life more bearable. Noise is an unwanted sound-a noise that makes you annoyed, stressed, distracted, or mad. Sound refers to what we’re hearing, while noise is more about how a sound makes us feel. It is important to remember that sound and noise are two different things. But, what do these sound levels actually mean for you and your health?

If a sound level increases by 10 on the decibel scale, that means the sound is ten times more intense. Decibels are calculated using sound meters, like the one used in the “Map the Sound” button on the Noise Project app. Sound levels are measured in decibels, which can range from 0 to over 120. These different ways relate to different ranges of sound levels. Noise pollution can manifest itself in many ways like talking, transportation, or construction.

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