Are Noisy Hospitals Making Us Sick?

If you have ever been woken up by noise in the night, you will know just how annoying it can be. But noise does not only disturb us; it can actually be bad for our health. People can be affected by noise in many environments and, unfortunately, hospitals that are occupied by the most vulnerable groups of people are no exception. Studies show that people trying to recover need peace and quiet. But despite all the “quiet please” signs, noise in hospitals is one of the main reason patients cannot sleep, besides physical pain. In this article, we explore how noise affects people and how it impacts those trying to get well in hospitals.