Study and health warnings: Daily headphone listening at high volumes can raise long-term hearing risk
Latest news on WhatsApp أجدد الأخبار على واتسابA study published in BMJ Global Health found unsafe listening practices are common among adolescents and young adults using personal listening devices, estimating that 0.67 to 1.35 billion people aged 12 to 34 could be at risk of hearing loss linked to unsafe exposure levels.
Health agencies warn that noise-induced hearing damage can be gradual and may not be obvious early on, which can lead people to continue harmful habits without realizing the long-term impact.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation cited research showing 12.9 percent of adolescents displayed patterns consistent with probable noise-related hearing damage by age 18.
The World Health Organization says safe listening depends on volume, duration, and frequency of exposure. WHO notes that 80 dB can be safe for up to 40 hours per week, while at 90 dB safe time drops to about 4 hours per week, and recommends lowering volume, limiting listening time, taking breaks, and using noise-cancelling or well-fitting earphones to avoid turning the volume up in noisy environments.
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