:I cannot think that you could seriously ask if Pollution - noise or any other form, has benefits.
The disadvantages are several. Premature deafness, Lack of ability to hear important sounds clearly leading to inability to hear oncoming danger inability to hear common conversation Tinitus Distortion of speech or music Mental stress from the constant and unremitting noise. Confusion Deterioration of general health. This is coused by constant traffic noise, workplace noise from machinery or processes used in manufacture and construction Earphones Loud music, stereos, Airports, railways, including subway lines, busses, trucks, motorcycles and loud car exhaust.