NIDCD's Efforts to Reduce Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Conversation with Dr. James Battey (January 6th, 2017)
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Listen Now While there is evidence noise-induced hearing loss among adolescents has increased due to the use of smartphones and other mobile devices, the evidence to date is not compelling or is still the subject of scientific debate. Nevertheless, noise induced-hearing loss is a legitimate concern and therefore a topic in need of health education to combat, particularly since exposure is frequently voluntary, the consequences are cumulative and because the effects typically do not manifest until years later. Already, it is estimated 12 to 15 percent of school age children have some hearing deficits attributable to noise exposure and in adults, 15 percent of 26 million Ameeicans between the ages 20 and 69 have noise induced hearing loss. The consequences can be significant. In children, for example, hearing loss can delay language development, reduce educational achievement, produce social isolation and compromise quality of life.
NIDCD's Efforts to Reduce Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Conversation with Dr. James Battey (January 6th, 2017)
NIDCD's Efforts to Reduce Noise-Induced…
NIDCD's Efforts to Reduce Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Conversation with Dr. James Battey (January 6th, 2017)
Listen Now While there is evidence noise-induced hearing loss among adolescents has increased due to the use of smartphones and other mobile devices, the evidence to date is not compelling or is still the subject of scientific debate. Nevertheless, noise induced-hearing loss is a legitimate concern and therefore a topic in need of health education to combat, particularly since exposure is frequently voluntary, the consequences are cumulative and because the effects typically do not manifest until years later. Already, it is estimated 12 to 15 percent of school age children have some hearing deficits attributable to noise exposure and in adults, 15 percent of 26 million Ameeicans between the ages 20 and 69 have noise induced hearing loss. The consequences can be significant. In children, for example, hearing loss can delay language development, reduce educational achievement, produce social isolation and compromise quality of life.