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Nationwide urban noise survey

S Fidell

    The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study surveyed over 2000 people on urban noise exposure. Findings show widespread annoyance and speech interference from everyday noises, linked to noise levels and population density.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Community Noise Assessment
    • Acoustic Ecology

    Background:

    • Current research on noise exposure primarily focuses on high-level transportation sources.
    • Limited data exists on community responses to moderate, common urban noise levels.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate community responses to moderate urban noise exposure.
    • To assess the prevalence of annoyance and speech interference from everyday urban noises.
    • To identify factors influencing noise annoyance in urban populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted a nationwide urban noise survey involving over 2000 respondents across 24 sites in seven cities.
    • Utilized telephone and in-person interviews with a structured questionnaire.
    • Assessed reactions to everyday noises, focusing on annoyance and related effects.

    Main Results:

    • Widespread annoyance and speech interference were reported due to urban noise exposure.
    • Strong correlations were found between annoyance levels and noise exposure levels.
    • Speech interference and population density were significant factors associated with increased annoyance.

    Conclusions:

    • Moderate urban noise significantly impacts community well-being, causing widespread annoyance and speech interference.
    • Noise exposure levels, speech interference, and population density are key determinants of community annoyance.
    • This research highlights the need to address common urban noise sources for public health improvement.

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