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The health effects of environmental noise - other than hearing loss: May 2004

The primary aims of this document are to present, a review of the health effects, other than hearing loss, of environmental noise and a review of the measures (national and international) directed at management of environmental noise, and to make recommendations on this aspect.

Published by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing - May 2004

The primary aims of this document are to present:
  • a review of the health effects, other than hearing loss, of environmental noise
  • a review of the measures (national and international) directed at management of environmental noise, and to make recommendations on this aspect.

The health effects of environmental noise - other than hearing loss: May 2004 (PDF 932 KB)

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