Adverse Auditory Effects of Firecrackers on Living Creatures: A Mini Review Volume 7 - Issue 3

Shivani Bagade¹, Sharda Dhadse¹* and Purushottam Sakhare²

• ¹CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, India
• ²Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, India

Received: November 11, 2021;   Published: November 17, 2021

Corresponding author: Sharda Dhadse, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, India

DOI: 10.32474/SJO.2021.07.000267

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Abstract

Firecrackers or fireworks in worldwide are used to celebrate various events, festivals, and ceremonies. These beautiful sparkling firecrackers are packets of dangerous pollutants which not only release dangerous gases on bursting but also produce enormous sound which is harmful for the human as well as animals. The vibrations caused by the sound can damage the ear and in the worst-case scenario may lead to loss of hearing ability. Besides auditory effects there are other effects like insomnia, headache, hypertension, myocardial infarction (commonly known as heart attack), etc. In this mini review some adverse effects of the firecrackers are discussed based on previous research and observations in support of the rules and regulations for controlling noise pollution in India.

Keywords: Firecrackers; vibrations; insomnia; hypertension; myocardial infarction

Abbreviations: MoEFCC: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change; CPCB: Central Pollution Control Board; SPL: Sound Pressure Level; dB: Decibel

Abstract| Introduction| Materials and Methods| Science Behind Firecrackers| Noise Rules in India| Impacts of Firecrackers| Conclusion| Acknowledgement| References|