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Guidelines published for environmental noise exposure in the European Region
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe · World Health Organization · 2018 · ISBN 978-92-890-5356-3 · Guidance · Link only
WHO issued strong recommendations to reduce average road traffic noise below 53 dB Lden and nighttime road traffic noise below 45 dB Lnight, based on systematic reviews linking noise to cardiovascular disease, annoyance, and sleep disturbance.
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WHO issued strong recommendations to reduce average road traffic noise below 53 dB Lden and nighttime road traffic noise below 45 dB Lnight, based on systematic reviews linking noise to cardiovascular disease, annoyance, and sleep disturbance.
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