Evaluation of Sound Pollution Near Several Government and Private Hospitals in Najaf City

Abstract

One notable aspect of the environment is sound pollution, which varies in intensity depending on where it comes from, it has varied degrees of impact on the nearby buildings and items like Hospitals are exposed to noise. Additionally, because most hospitals are situated on major thoroughfares, industrial activities and commercial activities. As a result, these structures are frequently subjected to high levels of environmental noise due to the work and care that hospitals give for their patients, which necessitates relaxation and tranquility. The purpose of this study is to determine how much noise pollution in the area around multiple hospitals in Najaf City is caused by various activities. An equipment known as the Sound degree Meter (IEC 61672-1 type 2) was utilized to measure the degree of noise pollution , three times a day—Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday—during a period of four weeks, the months of June and July were used to measure the noise levels. These measurements were also made in the vicinity of the hospitals—three times in the morning, afternoon, and evening. According to the World Health Organization and Iraqi Determinants of Noise, the average noise levels measured outside the hospital on certain days were significantly higher than the environmental noise limit required. Ultimately, several recommendations for lowering the noise level in this vicinity were made.