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Episode 78: Noise Pollution as a Neurotoxin-Dr. Peter M. Bingham Pediatric Neurologist
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Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Peter Bingham discusses the intricate relationship between sound, noise, and health, particularly in the context of pediatric neurology. He explores how sound can influence neurodevelopment, the concept of noise as a neurotoxin, and the long-term effects of noise exposure on mental and physical health. The discussion also touches on public health awareness regarding noise pollution and personal experiences with sound, emphasizing the need for greater understanding and action in managing noise in our environments.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Sound Quality 01:12 Dr. Peter Bingham's Journey into Pediatric Neurology 02:34 The Effect of Sound on the Nervous System 05:51 Noise as a Neurotoxin and Long-Term Effects 08:38 Subjectivity of Noise Perception 11:43 Noise's Impact on Cardiovascular Health 13:54 The Meaning of Sound and Individual Associations 15:34 Addressing Noise as a Public Health Issue 18:27 Variation in Perceptions of Noise 20:22 Manifestation of Noise in Clinical Practice 22:38 Raising Awareness and Public Policy 23:01 The Impact of Noise on Our Health 24:03 The Vulnerability of Children to Noise 26:03 The Inflammatory Effect of Noise on the Circulatory System 27:41 The Association of Noise Exposure with Depression, Cardiovascular Disease, and Dementia 29:11 The Financial Interest in Noise-Reducing Technologies 32:30 Taking Measures to Protect Our Hearing
94 episodes
Manage episode 462302648 series 2842054
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Peter Bingham discusses the intricate relationship between sound, noise, and health, particularly in the context of pediatric neurology. He explores how sound can influence neurodevelopment, the concept of noise as a neurotoxin, and the long-term effects of noise exposure on mental and physical health. The discussion also touches on public health awareness regarding noise pollution and personal experiences with sound, emphasizing the need for greater understanding and action in managing noise in our environments.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Sound Quality 01:12 Dr. Peter Bingham's Journey into Pediatric Neurology 02:34 The Effect of Sound on the Nervous System 05:51 Noise as a Neurotoxin and Long-Term Effects 08:38 Subjectivity of Noise Perception 11:43 Noise's Impact on Cardiovascular Health 13:54 The Meaning of Sound and Individual Associations 15:34 Addressing Noise as a Public Health Issue 18:27 Variation in Perceptions of Noise 20:22 Manifestation of Noise in Clinical Practice 22:38 Raising Awareness and Public Policy 23:01 The Impact of Noise on Our Health 24:03 The Vulnerability of Children to Noise 26:03 The Inflammatory Effect of Noise on the Circulatory System 27:41 The Association of Noise Exposure with Depression, Cardiovascular Disease, and Dementia 29:11 The Financial Interest in Noise-Reducing Technologies 32:30 Taking Measures to Protect Our Hearing
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