Some see June 21 as the beginning of the summer season; for some, it’s the beginning of the noise season.
The chaotic cacophony is creeping up in all of our cities. Day, night, and increasingly year-round, people are being disturbed by all kinds of noise. The physical and mental health impacts can be significant, and mounting a defence can seem impossible.
What are the health consequences of noise? What can you, as a physician, do about it? How can you determine if noise pollution is a health risk for your patients?
Rather than letting leaf blowers blow away your patience, you are invited to learn from our speakers and share your experiences regarding noise pollution.
Dr. Tor Oiamo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. His current research in environmental health geography focuses on environmental determinants of health such as noise pollution. Through collaboration with institutions such as Health Canada and Toronto Public Health, his research activities are oriented towards relevant environmental decision-making and policy arenas.
Ingrid Buday is founder and Executive Director of No More Noise, a federal not for profit advocating for the restoration of urban calm.
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The District 11 Doctors’ Lounge Program is part of the District’s health and wellness initiative designed to provide Toronto physicians with opportunities to interact in a collegial, non-clinical setting.