The strange pollution that disrupts Colombians' sleep

Sleep is a fundamental aspect of people's lives. Therefore, authorities have implemented regulations aimed at addressing noise pollution and its consequences for Colombian residents. What factors influence the established sleep period?

In a report published by Forbes, the impact high noise levels, generated by industry, leisure activities, and traffic, can have on a person was highlighted.

This issue obviously creates problems for the mood of residents of a specific location and can also cause sleep disturbances.

(See more: Did You Know? Here's What You Shouldn't Eat If You Have Fatty Liver) “This pollutant represents the “second largest environmental burden of disease in Europe, after air pollution” and, according to a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA), it is estimated that one in five people live in areas where noise levels are considered harmful to health,” the aforementioned media outlet noted. Likewise, the aforementioned prestigious media outlet based its findings on estimates provided by the UN, which support the need for different cities to reduce their noise sources. What is the Noise Law?

To alleviate this situation, Colombian authorities have implemented the Noise Law, which seeks to establish a regulatory framework to manage noise and, of course, vibrations generated anywhere in the country. (See more: How to improve memory after age 50? These are 7 tips.) "To this end, previously disparate regulations have been unified, penalties have been toughened, local authorities have been provided with effective tools, and efforts have been made to integrate acoustic quality into the country," Forbes added.