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Answer
Continuous loud noise causes loss of hearing, which may become permanent. It raises blood pressure and causes headache, irritability and loss of sleep, and it interferes with concentration and with speech.
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Explanation
A sound level above about 80 decibels sustained over long periods is regarded as harmful.
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