Calling Quote by William H. Stewart
“Calling noise a nuisance is like calling smog an inconvenience. Noise must be considered a hazard to the health of people everywhere.”
About This Quote
Source Report: U.S. Public Health Service, 1975
Noise is a health hazard, not just a minor annoyance.
In simple terms: Noise harms health like pollution.
Key Takeaway
Treat noise as a public health issue.
Themes
environment
health
policy
Mood
serious
informative
Type
regulatory
health
When to use this quote
- city zoning
- workplace safety
- legislation
Key Concepts
public health
urban planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we measure noise health impacts?
- What policies effectively reduce noise?
A Different Perspective
Economic costs of regulation may be high.
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