Caracterización de la percepción de la ciudadanía de la zona céntrica del cantón Quevedo sobre la contaminación por ruido
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Analysis, Acoustics, Pollution, Decibels, ResidentsAbstract
The main objective of this research is to characterize the perception of noise pollution among residents of the central area of the Quevedo canton. To achieve this, noise levels were monitored in the central area of the city, and information was collected on the perceptions of residents and drivers who travel through the city center. It was observed that noise levels to which people are exposed exceed 70 dB, which can cause adverse effects such as long-term hearing loss and persistent headaches, affecting the general population. The collected data were analyzed using a tabulation and finite sample statistical design, using exact sample calculations in statistical analysis software. Deductive, descriptive, inductive, and observational methods were employed to meet the research objectives. To measure dB levels, a Type II sound level meter was used for one week, with monitoring 7 days a week, during peak hours. Through a monitoring analysis, the noise levels to which city center residents are exposed over a week, averaging four hours per day, were calculated. The result was 108.24 dB, well above the WHO's recommended limit of 55 dB(A). This indicates a high level of noise pollution and potential risks to public health. A mitigation program is proposed to reduce the high noise levels and their effects on residents’ health.
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