Hygiena 2023, 68(4):117-121 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1844

Effects of wind turbine noise on health

Zdeňka Vandasová
Státní zdravotní ústav, Ústředí monitoringu zdravotního stavu obyvatelstva, Praha, Česká republika

The literature review on the health effects of wind turbines has been prepared for use in public health practice. Literature research using the MEDLINE database was carried out for the period 2020-2023. Systematic reviews, original studies, field and laboratory experiments investigating the effects of audible and low-frequency sound, infrasound and visual aspects of wind turbines on human health and well-being were included. The summary of the findings is provided in the article conclusion.

Keywords: wind turbines, noise health effects

Received: October 2023; Accepted: November 29, 2023; Published: December 31, 2023  Show citation

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Vandasová Z. Effects of wind turbine noise on health. Hygiena. 2023;68(4):117-121. doi: 10.21101/hygiena.a1844.
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