Tag Archives: Hearing Damage

A new interactive infographic demonstrates firework decibel level in comparison to 34 other noises and indicates that the noise from public fireworks displays can be dangerous. Action On Hearing Loss (AOHL) is urging the public to wear ear muffs and ear plugs to public fireworks displays. Read full article at EHStoday.com See infographic at airconco.com

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Hoorstichting launches a new campaign to prevent hearing loss among youngsters

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Hearing problems like tinnitus and deafness will only increase in Brazil, according to studies. According to studies by the World Health Organization (WHO), 28 million of the 190 million Brazilians have hearing problems, a number corresponding to 14% of the Brazilian population. Read the whole article on Hear-it.org

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A larger study, carried out among employed Danes with hearing loss, shows that hearing loss in the workplace can lead to a greater physical and psychological burden when hearing aids are not used. 800,000 Danes are considered to have reduced hearing to a greater or lesser extent. A large portion of this group are at […]

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Loud music on headphones has the same effect on nerves as multiple sclerosis and causes hearing loss. Loud music damages the nerves in the brain Loud music played on earphones causes hearing loss by having a similar effect on nerves as multiple sclerosis, research finds. The research shows that noise levels above 110 decibels strip […]

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The result of more people on the earth, an ageing population, diabetes and the use of MP3 players could result in more people with hearing loss in the future. Today, nearly 600 million people have hearing loss globally. With the continued growth in the global population, this figure is expected to double to nearly 1.2 […]

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