Brilio.net - Sound horeg has recently become a hot topic on various social media platforms. The large sound system used in this carnival often causes a commotion because of its very loud volume. One case that went viral was a resident of Pati, Central Java, who was almost attacked by a mob after dousing the sound horeg group because they were disturbed by the noise it made.
Not only does it make the atmosphere noisy, horeg sound is also often complained about by people living around the carnival location. In fact, several reports state that the resulting sound vibrations can cause damage to buildings and residents' homes. This phenomenon further strengthens the assumption that horeg sound is a real form of dangerous noise pollution.
Sound horeg itself is a series of large sound system devices that produce very strong sound vibrations. The volume of sound produced can reach more than 135 decibels (dB), exceeding the safe sound tolerance limit for human hearing. This very loud sound certainly has an impact not only on comfort, but also on public health.
Cases related to sound horeg continue to emerge, including the viral incident in Pati. This condition has triggered many parties to question the long-term health impacts of such intense sound exposure. This has made sound horeg increasingly receive attention, not only from a social perspective, but also from a health perspective.
Check out the information collected by brilio.net from various sources on Monday (26/8).
Sound horeg as noise pollution.
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The phenomenon of sound horeg is often referred to as noise pollution because the volume produced greatly exceeds the comfort threshold. Sounds that reach more than 135 decibels (dB) can harm human hearing in a short time. According to ear, nose, and throat (ENT) health experts, the human hearing tolerance limit for loud sounds is around 85 dB for a duration of 8 hours.
However, at higher noise levels, the duration of tolerance becomes much shorter. A sound of 135 dB, for example, is equivalent to the sound of a parked airplane engine, which the human ear can only tolerate for a few minutes. At this noise level, even workers around the machine are required to wear hearing protection.
In addition, vibrations caused by loud sounds such as sound horeg can spread to surrounding buildings. This often causes structural damage to residents' homes near the carnival location. It is no wonder that people are increasingly concerned about this sound horeg trend.
The massive use of sound horeg in carnival events has raised debates about the need for stricter regulations on noise pollution. Experts recommend limiting the volume of sound at public events to protect public hearing health. In addition, awareness of the impact of loud noise on health needs to be continuously increased in the community.
With the increasing number of carnival events and the uncontrolled use of sound horeg, it is important for the government and the community to work together to reduce the negative impacts of this noise pollution. Without real efforts, the risk to public health will continue to increase.
The dangers of horeg sound for health.
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Sound horeg is not only disturbing the peace, but also carries a number of serious health risks. The impact of this loud sound is much wider than many people think. Here are some health hazards that can arise from exposure to sound horeg, reported by Hearing Associates on Wednesday (8/21).
1. Risk of Mental Disorders
Continuous exposure to loud noises can increase the risk of mental disorders such as anxiety and depression by up to 200%. This is because loud noises often cause hearing loss, which if not treated immediately, can worsen a person's mental condition.
2. Increased Risk of Dementia
Severe hearing loss can increase a person's risk of developing dementia by up to five times. Even mild hearing loss can double the risk of dementia, which can be prevented with the use of proper hearing aids.
3. Danger to the Heart
Exposure to loud noises can increase blood pressure and affect heart rhythm, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease. A German study found that 3% of heart attacks were caused by continuous exposure to loud noises.
4. Slows down the healing process
Loud noises in hospitals, such as from alarms or heart monitors, can slow down a patient's healing process. This is because the noise can disrupt a patient's sleep and rest, both of which are essential to the healing process.
5. Damage to the Vocal Cords
Most teachers suffer permanent damage to their vocal cords after years of speaking in noisy classrooms. The loud noises cause them to shout to be heard, which eventually damages their vocal cords.
6. Increased Health Costs
Exposure to loud noises can also cause people to take more sick leave, have difficulty learning new things at work, and be less productive. All of this leads to increased health costs for both individuals and society.