Primary guidelines for an institutional proposal to create a noise and vibration observatory in Uruguay

Concern about noise pollution and the consequences of exposure to noise and vibration is relevant worldwide. The World Health Organization dedicates space to visualize these problems. Noise pollution is the first environmental nuisance in developed countries and threatens public health. There are multiple studies that show the link of diseases with exposure to noise and vibrations: heart diseases, emotional pathologies, digestive disorders, among others. The Noise and Vibration Observatory is a tool that, from the processing of environmental information on noise and vibration, generates knowledge and action guidelines so that, jointly, the population and the authorities become aware and act to mitigate the effects of exposure to noise pollution caused by noise and vibration. It will supervise, together with the Government and the University, the operation of an equipment calibration laboratory. The information processed will be used to develop communications of interest to the population as well as to support actions in defense of citizens and to seek changes in legislation to improve their welfare and health conditions.