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noise  

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  • Noise is any generally undesired sound produced largely as a by-product of another physical activity. Although low levels of noise seem unavoidable and have little effect, sufficiently loud and/or persistent levels of noise can have serious negative impacts on human health and well-being. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Noise]

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