IMA & ENT Forum celebrated Noise Pollution Day

Purnoor, Chandigarh 24th April, 2019

The IMA Chandigarh  chapter  and Tri-city  ENT forum celebrated  International  Noise Awareness  Day  on 24th April 2019  at the traffic Auditorium, Traffic and security Lines, Sector-29, Chandigarh   with the aim  to create public awareness  regarding  noise pollution and its hazardous impact on hearing and brain auditory  centre. Around 200 police officials of Traffic, Security and CRPF attended the function.  DR. Rajesh Dhir, President  IMA, Chandigarh Chapter  and Head ENT Department  at Govt. Multi-specialty Hospital Sector-16 gave an eye opening information about sound  & noise  as in general more than  85 db are harmful depending upon  how long & how after a person is exposed to the noise. He advised hearing protection by ear plugs/ear muffs for those who are exposed to the excessive noise. For those who are in habit of using ear phones more than 15 min/day are at a greater risk of hearing loss.

          . Dr Nitin Mathur, Jt. Secretary IMA Chandigarh dwelt upon the harmful effects of noise on hearing abilities of general public, leading to other health problems. Mr. T.S. Anand from Anand Hearing care explained to audience the basics of audiology and the management of problem arising due to excessive noise pollution.

          Sh Vineet Kumar, IPS, SP/Traffic was the chief guest in the function. DSP/Traffic Jaswinder Singh and Harjeet Kaur were also present in the function. Sh Vineet Kumar SP/Traffic honored the doctors and members with mementos.