Noise Pollution Emerges as Public Health Concern in Yerevan

Residents of Yerevan face persistent noise pollution that has become a significant public health issue, according to reporting from Hetq. The constant noise levels in Armenia's capital have made silence increasingly rare for residents, who have largely grown accustomed to the elevated sound levels. Health experts warn that noise pollution poses dangers comparable to air and water contamination, with measurable effects on residents' wellbeing and quality of life. The article examines the sources and prevalence of noise across the city and its documented health impacts on the population.