Low-Frequency Noise Experiences

In the 2023 highly scientific study in the Netherlands; this Dutch report states that 44% of all noise complaints to health authorities represent low frequency noise complaints. Noise pollution currently constitutes the third largest environmental pollutant in Europe affecting about a quarter of the European population. Common complaints included sleeping difficulties, fatigue, or annoyance and societal consequences were described as adversely affecting housing, work and relationships.

The study outlined the many ways the participants tried to reduce the low frequency noise. The main methods tried being earplugs/earphones, closing/opening windows, and changing the bed position which were rated as unsuccessful by the majority of participants.

This is the report's final conclusion "To conclude, it is evident that affected individuals are suffering and it seems that we currently cannot provide relief or remedy, as we do not understand the fundaments of their condition."

The Dutch Report is entitled "Low-Frequency Noise: Experiences from a Low-Frequency Noise Perceiving Population". It was published by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. It can be accessed through MDPI, a publisher of open access scientific journals at Low-Frequency Noise: Experiences from a Low-Frequency Noise Perceiving Population (mdpi.com).

Paul Monsted CEO & Managing Director Comment:

“This article is verification that Noizend is on the right track in tackling low-frequency noise.”