The international Noise Awareness Day in Germany

Abstract

The International Noise Awareness Day in Germany was organized first time in 1998 and will have on 24 April 2019 his 22nd yearly event. The sensitization in relation to the problem of noise along with the spreading of knowledge about causes and consequences of noise (both socially and health wise) is elementary constituents of the “Tag gegen Larm” (Noise Awareness Day). Through its continuity over the past 22 years and its public acceptance, the “Tag gegen Larm” has become an institution that has a permanent place in Germany’s calendar. The “Noise Awareness Day” is aiming everyone who is interested in noise, its causes, consequences, and countering, including people affected by noise, subject-specific interested groups, and people with political responsibilities (citizens, economy, and politics). The “Noise Awareness Day” happens every year in April, always scheduled coordinated with the “International Noise Awareness Day” organized by the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) USA. Current work and activities will be presented.The International Noise Awareness Day in Germany was organized first time in 1998 and will have on 24 April 2019 his 22nd yearly event. The sensitization in relation to the problem of noise along with the spreading of knowledge about causes and consequences of noise (both socially and health wise) is elementary constituents of the “Tag gegen Larm” (Noise Awareness Day). Through its continuity over the past 22 years and its public acceptance, the “Tag gegen Larm” has become an institution that has a permanent place in Germany’s calendar. The “Noise Awareness Day” is aiming everyone who is interested in noise, its causes, consequences, and countering, including people affected by noise, subject-specific interested groups, and people with political responsibilities (citizens, economy, and politics). The “Noise Awareness Day” happens every year in April, always scheduled coordinated with the “International Noise Awareness Day” organized by the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) USA. Current work and a...