cial and transportation locations that are frequented by itinerant workers in Lagos, Nigeria. Spatial noise mapping identified traffic junctions and motor parks as domi- nant noise hotspots, demonstrating wide- spread exceedance of WHO community
noise guidelines. By providing location‑spe- cific and visualized noise exposure data, our study findings support environmental health practice via evidence‑based identifi- cation of priority areas for noise control and urban planning interventions.
Corresponding Author: Charles Ugbede Ameh, MS, MEng, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, Centre for Occupational Health, Safety, and Environ- ment, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Email: charles_ameh@uniport.edu.ng, engineer ameh@gmail.com
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