Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal or machine-created environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life. The word noise comes from the Latin word nauseas, meaning seasickness.

The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly construction and transportation systems, including motor vehicle noise, aircraft noise and rail noise. Poor urban planning may give rise to noise pollution, since side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential area.

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• 1 Effects
  • 1.1 Human health
  • 1.2 Wildlife health
• 2 Impact in the United Kingdom
• 3 Mitigation and control of noise
• 4 Legal status
• 5 See also
• 6 References
• 7 External links

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