Manhattan streets during the day reach decibels that can, over time, damage hearing
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from:msnbc.comNew York City noise may be deafening
Seeded on Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:56 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
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I could never survive in that kind of constant noise. I moved from a city, no where nearly as large, to the country. Now I hate it if I have to stay overnight in a city atmosphere. I have heard that people from N Y can't stand the quiet. I guess it is what you get used to.
I get creeps out in the country!!! I also hate the idea of taking land from the bears, and deer. Silence keeps me awake at night. All those creepy murder movies are always in the picturesque country. I am happy to know, many people will hear me if I scream! I also need the convenience and excitement of espresso shops and theater a block away!
Thank you!!! Pj, you've got it the same as I. I moved to Pennsylvania a few years back, after having been born and raised in New York. I could not sleep for the first month in peace, I kept on thinking some one had blown away the rest of civilization on the planet, that or they were in hiding.
I agree silence can be nice every once in a while, but not at the cost of sleep in my case. And if I go deaf I like to think it wont be because of the city but because of blasting my head phones. Or enjoying a night out at a theater or karaoke.
Any way here's a piece of advice, If anyone decides to visit the city and is Not, I repeat Not an Architect or majoring in Architecture. Then stop looking at the damn flags on the buildings and walk, other wise you might get ran over by me. ;-). Once you've seen one tall building you have seen them all. Enjoy the human carnival you can find only in a city.
Despite the fact that the non-profit mentioned in this article, the Center for Hearing and Communication has at least 7 Audiologists on staff (from what I could tell on their website), the AUDIOLOGIST is not mentioned in this article once as the expert to go to for hearing health. October is Audiology Awareness Month. For those of you concerned about your hearing, and every person living in NYC for that matter, go visit your Audiologist. Just as the dentist is the expert we see for our teeth, the audiologist is the expert who can help you keep your hearing healthy.
Lets see, excessive noise, bedbugs and highest number of people with HIF. I guess I will vacation in Toronto.
That city sounds totally unappealing. I'll never understand why people would want to be jammed together so tightly. Space is so wonderful, and so is silence.
" give me that country life"
Let's hear what Mayor Bloomberg plans to do about this health problem. One suggestion might be to disconnect every auto/truck horn. Huge difference.
more baloney.dont have any other news today.
Good point Mike z. Who funded this unnecessary study? We all know about the noise for God sake.
A city is noisy, wow earth shattering revelation there.
Nearly everyplace we go and everything we do is TOO LOUD.
All the evidence conerning noise levels and hearing loss are, unfortunately, alreadyy falling on deaf ears! What few laws we have, are not being heeded nor are they generally being enforced. What a shame, as even a small percentage of hearing loss is debilitating and makes your life much less enjoyable.
How much revenue is lost because many of us can't tolerate the decibel levels at the theater or in concerts. How many of us can't enjoy many TV shows (therefore missing all those commercials) because we can't hear the dialog being drowned out by the unnecessary loudness of background noises.
If anyone thinks ear plugs and hearing aids are a solution, he/she should try wearing some for a few days. People should wake up and hear the coffee perking, while they still can!
I agree. Theatres are far too loud. And yes, I too feel that the background noise on TV drowns out the dialogue! I rarely wear headphones, as I have no compulsion to hear constant noise.
I've never seriously considered hearing aids (I'm in my 20s) but perhaps I should. Do they stop things from sounding garbled together?
Wow, we didn't know that until msnbc told us! Thank you for the public service! Now go tell us some more stuff to think.
Reality-Please report about the corruption in our Govt.
Having to share the city with the likes of Whoopie and Joy Behar, deafness might be welcome to many New Yorkers. I think what's more problematic is the fact that THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH!
We all make choices. I've had a truck horn blow in my ear and been whacked by one. I choose the former. I can live in the city and enjoy the multiple pleasures (and annoyances) thereof, live further out and trade commute time for quieter nights, or try to live and work a bit out for what I consider an acceptable mix. We aim for a mix of comfort and productivity for ourselves, our descendants, and society in general (distant third), but we should remember the words of the great philosopher Pogo: Don't take life too serious - - it ain't nohow permanent.
I love long commutes. Who doesn't like to drive?? The gas prices are a bit off-putting, but so is the cost of rent if you live in the center of everything.