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Explain how, noise pollution (or excessive loud noise) is harmful to human beings.

Noise pollution has adverse effects physical as well as mental behavior. The constant exposure to noise pollution can create many health related problems like hypertension, insomnia, mental disorder and may even lead to loss of hearing.

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