PINCHE's policy recommendations on noise: how to prevent noise from adversely affecting children

Acta Paediatr Suppl. 2006 Oct;95(453):31-5. doi: 10.1080/08035250600885951.

Abstract

Background: Noise can have auditory and non-auditory effects on children. Very few noise episodes affect children's hearing instantaneously; most effects are long-term and cumulative. Describing the risks of noise on children's health and well-being in a life-course perspective can illustrate the prospects of cumulative effects.

Conclusion: The policy recommendations the Policy Interpretation Network on Children's Health and Environment (PINCHE) prepared for each age group or setting are described here.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Advisory Committees
  • Child
  • Child Welfare*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Environmental Health*
  • Europe
  • European Union
  • Health Planning Guidelines
  • Health Policy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
  • Leisure Activities
  • Noise* / adverse effects
  • Noise* / prevention & control
  • Play and Playthings