Acoustic pollution and its incidence in population health along Alejo Lascano Avenue in Jipijapa city – Ecuador

Abstract

<p style="text-align: justify;">This research entitled: "Acoustic pollution and its incidence in population health along Alejo Lascano Avenue in Jipijapa city - Ecuador." The methodology that was used basically was the one of previous observation, the application of different instruments that were used beside tabulation and interpretation of results. Surveys were carried out to determine the knowledge of population about noise pollution and possible effects that this causes in daily life. Monitoring was carried out to measure the decibels caused by noise, they were put through in three different points, in a period of two months (August and September), on working days (Monday and Tuesday) and non-working days (Saturday and Sunday), rush hours in the morning (08H00-08H30), noon (12H00-12H30) and afternoon (17H00-17H30). The highest level of noise in August was presented at midday (12H00-12H30) on Monday 7 at point 1 of Alejo Lascano Ave. Km.1  Puerto Cayo road with a maximum average of 102.5 decibels dB (A) in September the highest noise level was at the same time on Tuesday the 11th at point 2 a maximum average of 103.7 decibels dB (A) was given, these values being higher than permissible in Ecuador, recommended by the TULSMA that is 55 decibels dB (A). Through surveys it was established the possible damages caused by noise pollution in Alejo Lascano Avenue Km.1 Puerto Cayo road in Jipijapa city with physiological and psychological effects. The environmental impact caused by noise is high, causing harmful effects on population such as possible hearing loss, headaches, nervous system alterations, stress that harm human health.</p>