About Our FoundationThe Stichting ter Bestrijding van Geluidsoverlast (SBG) is a non-profit foundation that seeks to prevent and combat excessive noise in Aruba. The activities that the SBG performs are:
The mission of the SBG is to create more civil cities and more natural rural and wilderness areas by reducing noise pollution at the source. |
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The Effects of Noise Pollution
Hearing Problems: Any unwanted sound that our ears have not been built to filter can cause problems within the body. Our ears can take in a certain range of sounds without getting damaged. Man made noises such as jackhammers, horns, machinery, airplanes and even vehicles can be too loud for our hearing range. Constant exposure to loud levels of noise can easily result in the damage of our ear drums and loss of hearing. It also reduces our sensitivity to sounds that our ears pick up unconsciously to regulate our body’s rhythm.
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Sleeping Disorders: Loud noise can certainly hamper your sleeping pattern and may lead to irritation and uncomfortable situations. Without a good night sleep, it may lead to problems related to fatigue and your performance may go down in office as well as at home. It is therefore recommended to take a sound sleep to give your body proper rest.
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