To understand the hazards of noise on human body and to mitigate the effects of noise on human health. This paper introduces the sources and levels of traffic noise, and describes the effects of noise on the combined effects of human auditory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system...

The school buildings in and around the city of Patras in the prefecture of Achaia, Greece, are classified on the basis of the prevailing environmental conditions and the existing human activities in the surrounding area. School buildings in urban and rural environment are investigated. The type and...

This study offers a combined analysis of personal exposure to noise and air pollution within the metropolitan centre of Thessaloniki, Greece. The area is selected on the grounds that it is considered as one of the most polluted cities in Europe, especially with respect to air pollution. An extensive...

Although noise is a very common nuisance in Greek cities, information on actual noise levels in streets is sparse. Here, noise measurements at five main streets of Thessaloniki, Greece for about five weeks are presented. Ten minute, one hour and daily average noise levels were calculated. Traffic...