Assessment of Noise Levels and Perceptions of Its Health Impact at Kejetia Market in Ghana

Abstract Noise pollution in developing countries like Nigeria and Ghana is causing adverse effects on citizens, including hearing impairment, sleep disturbances, adverse social behavior, and cardiovascular diseases. This study assessed noise levels at the Kejetia market in Ghana and the perceptions of health impact. The noise levels were measured at various of the amrket using sound level meters (JD-801A). The Results showed noise exposure levels were not within Ghana Environmental Protection Agency standards 2008, with predominantly commercial areas of 75 dB in the night and 60 dB during the day. The sources of noise pollution were from loud music, advertisements, human congestion, and vehicles. Respondents perceived noise pollution sources as an annoyance, mental stress, sleep disturbances, lack of concentration, hearing, and cardiovascular effects. The study suggests stakeholders and authorities should educate the public on the health effects of noise pollution.