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Noise and Radiation - Europe's Environment: The Dobris Assessment (Chapter 16)

16.1 - Introduction
16.2 - Noise 16.2.1 - The effects of noise 16.2.1.1 - Annoyance 16.2.1.2 - Sleep disturbance 16.2.1.3 - Interference with communication 16.2.1.4 - Extra-auditory effects 16.2.1.5 - Low frequency noise and vibrations 16.2.1.6 - The effects of noise on wildlife 16.2.1.7 - Economic costs 16.2.2 - The sources of noise 16.2.2.1 - Road-traffic noise 16.2.2.2 - Airport and air-traffic noise 16.2.2.3 - Rail-traffic noise 16.2.2.4 - Noise from industry 16.2.2.5 - Recreational activities 16.2.2.6 - Overall noise environment in Europe 16.2.3 - Policies and strategies for noise abatement 16.2.4 - Outlook and conclusions
16.3 - Non-Ionising Radiation 16.3.1 - Electromagnetic fields 16.3.1.1 - Sources 16.3.1.1.1 - Natural 16.3.1.1.2 - Artificial 16.3.1.2 - Effects on EMF 16.3.1.3 - Policy and research 16.3.1.3.1 - Outlook and conclusions 16.3.2 - Ultraviolet radiation 16.3.2.1 - Sources 16.3.2.1.1 - Natural 16.3.2.1.2 - Artificial 16.3.2.2 - Effects 16.3.2.2.1 - Effects on humans 16.3.2.2.2 - Effects on non-human targets 16.3.2.3 - Policies and strategies 16.3.2.4 - Oultlook and conclusions
16.4 - Ionising Radiation 16.4.1 - Sources 16.4.1.1 - Natural 16.4.1.2 - Artificial 16.4.1.2.1 - Medical exposure 16.4.1.2.2 - Radioactive emissions and waste disposal 16.4.1.2.3 - Radiation accidents 16.4.1.2.4 - Weapon testing 16.4.2 - Effects and risks 16.4.3 - Policies and strategies 16.4.3.1 - Natural exposure 16.4.3.2 - Medical exposure 16.4.4 - Outlook and conclusions