This paper analyzed urban traffic noise effects on health at two different levels: intense noise and moderate noise. 42 residents of the area responded to questions on perceived noise and psychological and behavior disturbance before and after acoustic insulation was constructed. Analysis of self-reports indicated that perceived noise was associated with lower health. Also these perceived effects on health did not decrease after the acoustic isolation work was finished.
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