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Lend your voice to this global initiative dedicated to noise awareness and the urgent need to lower the volume and enhance peace and quiet in the world.
International Noise Awareness Day takes place on April 28, 2021.
Noise-related issues are a year-round concern.
The initiative encourages planning local noise awareness activities only when it's safe to do so in your community.
You are invited to sound off for change on social media.
The event is celebrating the 26th Annual International Noise Awareness Day, April 28, 2021.
The initiative aims to raise awareness of the harmful effects of noise on hearing, health and quality of life.
Participants are encouraged to inspire positive action in your community.
The key message is: Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health!
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While International Noise Awareness Day takes place April 28, 2021, the issues relating to noise are a year-round concern. Given the pandemic so many of us are still experiencing, you're encouraged to plan local noise awareness activities only when it's safe to do so in your community. In the interim, you're invited to sound off for change on social media.
Join individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating the 26th Annual International Noise Awareness Day, April 28, 2021. Help raise awareness of the harmful effects of noise on hearing, health and quality of life, and inspire positive action in your community.
Given the global health issue so many of us are facing, we encourage everyone to plan local noise awareness activities only when it’s safe to do so in your community. In the interim, you're invited to sound off for change on social media. You can view hashtags and download the INAD logo on the Act Now page.
There are so many reasons to be passionate about turning down the volume on noise, but it all comes down to this:
Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health!
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