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By Azodo Adinife Patrick, Adejuyigbe Samuel Babatope
Keywords: Effect; Environment; Exposure; Generator; Health; Noise; Pollution; Resident.
The health effects of noise among residents of Obantoko, Ogun State, Nigeria was assessed using 43- item questionnaire. A sample size of 262 persons was randomly selected which cut across different age groups and sex. Results showed that Obantoko residents are in constant exposure of generator noise which results in adverse health effect of the habitants which includeshearing impairment, interference with spoken communication, sleep disturbances, cardiovascular disturbances, impaired task performance and negative social behavior and annoyance reactions. The negative health effects of noise noted among residents of Obantoko deserves urgent attention.