Turn it down! Now govt declares earphones a public health threat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Turn it down! Now govt declares earphones a public health threat

Hindustan Times  

Doctors have long warned about the detrimental effects of prolonged earphone use on hearing. This is evident with incidents where while crossing a railway track a person with earphones on misses the train’s whistle,” said Prof RK Garg, the head of the neurology department at King George’s Medical University. “Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells found in the inner ear,” said Prof Anupam Mishra, the head of ENT department at KGMU. High decibel noises can cause acute sensory level hearing loss and can be irreversible if treatment is not started in two-three days,” said Dr Pankaj Srivastava, a senior ENT consultant at Civil Hospital. The letter demands local authorities to spread awareness regarding the unwarranted use of earphones, recommending that individuals use earphones or other devices at noise levels below 50 decibels, limit their usage to no more than two hours per day, and monitor children’s participation in online gaming.

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This World Hearing Day, experts stress the need for equitable hearing care
3 weeks, 3 days ago

This World Hearing Day, experts stress the need for equitable hearing care

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide may experience hearing loss, with over 700 million needing rehabilitation. Identifying the problem in children A survey conducted by the Madras ENT Research Foundation among schoolchildren in Chennai a few years ago, revealed that 5% of students had undiagnosed hearing loss, says Dr. Kameswaran. “Without timely treatment, …

Public Health Directorate issues advisory against excessive use of audio devices
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Public Health Directorate issues advisory against excessive use of audio devices

The Hindu  

The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has issued an advisory against unnecessary use of earphones and headphones as prolonged and excessive use of these could impact hearing. In a press release, the directorate said recent studies had shown that prolonged and excessive use of audio devices to listen to music or other sounds could cause irreversible hearing loss. …

Caution against earphone & headphone use
1 month ago

Caution against earphone & headphone use

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Health Ministry has warned of hearing loss associated with excessive use of earphones and headphones, especially by the younger population, asking the states and medical colleges to create awareness against its prolonged usage as it could lead to “irreversible hearing damage”. Prof Goel suggests people use audio devices with volumes not exceeding 50 decibels but for …

Can noise-cancelling headphones damage your brain?
1 month, 1 week ago

Can noise-cancelling headphones damage your brain?

Firstpost  

According to audiologists, the prolonged use of noise-cancelling headphones can increase the risk of hearing issues triggered by the brain, such as auditory processing disorder, affect listening skills and make it difficult for people to communicate in social settings Some people may find the headphones helpful, and in certain cases, they may be used to shield users from loud noises …

8 Things Audiologists Never, Ever Do
2 months, 1 week ago

8 Things Audiologists Never, Ever Do

Huff Post  

We Are via Getty Images Concerts, motorcycles, firearms and leaf blowers are just some examples of noise sources that require hearing protection. “As someone who sees the impact of hearing loss firsthand, I’d never take chances with my ears or anyone else’s.” To help people reduce risk, HuffPost asked Schumacher and other audiologists to share the things they never do …

7 Things Ear Doctors Never, Ever Do
2 months, 4 weeks ago

7 Things Ear Doctors Never, Ever Do

Huff Post  

We Are via Getty Images Do you go to live sporting events? “I never leave the house without a pair of ear plugs in my purse,” Dr. Maura Cosetti, director of the Ear Institute of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, told HuffPost. “I would never fly if I had a stuffy nose without using a decongestant …

MPs push for hearing aids to be made ‘cool’ to encourage their use
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MPs push for hearing aids to be made ‘cool’ to encourage their use

The Independent  

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Can Daily Use Of Earbuds Lead To Major Hearing Issues? Here's What Experts Say
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Daily Use Of Earbuds Lead To Major Hearing Issues? Here's What Experts Say

News 18  

If you are someone who regularly uses earbuds or earphones, beware as its prolonged usage can significantly damage your ear health, said experts on Monday. Earphone use can cause noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis, while poor hygiene and enclosed environments can lead to ear infections. “Prolonged use of earphones, especially at high volumes, can cause noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus, …

Headphones, noise exposure, hearing loss: A guide for safer listening practices : Body Electric : NPR
10 months, 1 week ago

Headphones, noise exposure, hearing loss: A guide for safer listening practices : Body Electric : NPR

NPR  

Your earbuds and you: What all that listening is doing to us Enlarge this image Daniel Hertzberg Daniel Hertzberg Thousands of years ago, our ears were attuned to the subtle sounds of our environment: the rustle of leaves from nearby prey, the growl of an approaching predator, the rumble of a distant storm. Sponsor Message According to the World Health …

Tips for keeping your ears healthy in a loud world
1 year, 6 months ago

Tips for keeping your ears healthy in a loud world

NPR  

Tips for keeping your ears healthy in a loud world A recent study found that 1 billion people between the ages of 12 and 34 are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. MARGARET CIRINO, BYLINE: Noise-induced hearing loss happens when you have constant repeated exposure to sounds that are at a dangerous level, and it's on the rise for all …

Record number of under-50s lose hearing, NHS figures show
1 year, 10 months ago

Record number of under-50s lose hearing, NHS figures show

Daily Mail  

One in four people in England will suffer from hearing loss by 2030 due to the fact they are listening to music too loudly, according to new research. Recently published NHS figures show that over a third of patients arriving at hospital with hearing problems are under 50, accounting for almost 50,000 admissions. 'It's become normal for people to walk …

Earphones vs headphones: Experts reveal which is better and whether using them all day impact ear health
2 years, 1 month ago

Earphones vs headphones: Experts reveal which is better and whether using them all day impact ear health

Hindustan Times  

Smartphones and smart devices have become integral with our existence now and increasing number of people, especially adolescents and young adults spend hours together using various portable audio devices like headphones, earphones and air pods. Earphones vs headphones: Experts reveal which is better and whether using them all day impact ear health Several studies have pointed out that two main …

Lower maximum music levels to protect people's hearing, Health Council advices
2 years, 3 months ago

Lower maximum music levels to protect people's hearing, Health Council advices

NL Times  

The Health Council advised the government to lower the maximum noise level at concerts, clubs, and other events and for personal music players from 103 dB to 100 dB. According to the Health Council, frequent or prolonged exposure to loud noise, such as at concerts or when listening to loud music on headphones, can lead to hearing damage. “Hearing damage …

Study reveals earbuds can damage ears, youngsters at high risk of hearing loss
2 years, 4 months ago

Study reveals earbuds can damage ears, youngsters at high risk of hearing loss

India Today  

Nowadays, earphones and headphones have become a necessity rather than luxury. However, the growing use of these audio gadgets is fueling the potential risk of hearing loss in over one billion teenagers and young people worldwide. According to a recent study published in the journal BMJ Global Health, around one billion teenagers and young people are at the potential of …

Can headphones cause hearing loss in teenagers?
2 years, 4 months ago

Can headphones cause hearing loss in teenagers?

Live Mint  

Over one billion teenagers and young people are potentially at risk of hearing loss due to their use of headphones and earbuds, and attendance at loud music venues, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Global Health. The researchers gauged the prevalence of unsafe listening practices among teens and young adults to create a global estimate of the …

Headphones, Earbuds Hinder Auditory System Maturation, May Raise Hearing Troubles in Children
3 years, 9 months ago

Headphones, Earbuds Hinder Auditory System Maturation, May Raise Hearing Troubles in Children

News 18  

Increased usage of headphones, earbuds likely to raise hearing troubles in children as their auditory system maturation is incomplete, warn experts. “But a noise level that won’t prevent hearing loss in factory workers or heavy equipment operators is far too high for a young child whose ears have to last an entire lifetime,” he added. “Children are at highest risk …

7 Best Habits to Prevent Hearing Damage And Loss Due to Earphone Use
4 years, 7 months ago

7 Best Habits to Prevent Hearing Damage And Loss Due to Earphone Use

News 18  

You might not realise it, but hearing damage and loss are emerging problems all over the world. The World Health Organization reports a 5.3% prevalence of hearing loss globally while a 2018 study in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care reveals that there’s a 6.3% prevalence of hearing impairment in India, making it a key issue for our …

Maximum allowed noise level at events still cause hearing damage: report
5 years, 1 month ago

Maximum allowed noise level at events still cause hearing damage: report

NL Times  

103 decibels - the maximum noise level allowed at events and concerts in the Netherlands - will still cause hearing damage if attendees do not wear earplugs, Nieuwsuur reports. The Ministry of Public Health, Welfare and Sports confirmed to the program that it was assumed attendees would be wearing hearing protection when the maximum noise level of 103 dB was …

Over 1 billion risk permanent hearing loss from loud sounds, warns WHO: How noise pollution can damage your mind
6 years, 1 month ago

Over 1 billion risk permanent hearing loss from loud sounds, warns WHO: How noise pollution can damage your mind

India Today  

At an age when so much of our leisure time is spent on our mobiles, headphones have become our constant companion. "Over a billion young people are at risk of hearing loss simply by doing what they really enjoy doing a lot, which is listening regularly to music through their headphones over their devices," said Technical Officer Shelly Chadha, who …

People should wear earplugs to Christmas parties, urges hearing loss charity
6 years, 3 months ago

People should wear earplugs to Christmas parties, urges hearing loss charity

The Independent  

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Noise pollution from loud headphones is damaging health across Europe, WHO warns
6 years, 5 months ago

Noise pollution from loud headphones is damaging health across Europe, WHO warns

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Noise pollution in our towns and cities is increasing, blighting the lives of many European …

Turn down the volume to protect teenage ears, public health body says
7 years ago

Turn down the volume to protect teenage ears, public health body says

Dutch News  

The maximum volume of music in discos, cafes and concert halls should be no louder than 102 decibels, the public health advisory group RIVM has told the health ministry. The norms should be even lower for youngsters under the age of 16 because they are less capable of taking steps to prevent hearing damage, the RIVM said. Website Industrial Noise …

Turn down the volume to protect teenage ears, public health body says
7 years ago

Turn down the volume to protect teenage ears, public health body says

Dutch News  

The maximum volume of music in discos, cafes and concert halls should be no louder than 102 decibels, the public health advisory group RIVM has told the health ministry. The norms should be even lower for youngsters under the age of 16 because they are less capable of taking steps to prevent hearing damage, the RIVM said. Website Industrial Noise …

Unlimited calling, free talk time turning cellphone users deaf: Experts
7 years ago

Unlimited calling, free talk time turning cellphone users deaf: Experts

Hindustan Times  

Prolonged talking on mobile phone can affect the normal hearing capacity, said Dr Deepanshu Gurnani, head of ear, nose, throat, Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Jaipur. On World Hearing Day on March 3, he said that with benefits like free talk time and unlimited free calling, people, especially youth, are excessively drawn to mobile phones. “Talking continuously for six to seven hours …

World Hearing Day: 900 million people may suffer from hearing loss by 2050, says WHO
7 years ago

World Hearing Day: 900 million people may suffer from hearing loss by 2050, says WHO

India Today  

According to new estimates released by the World Health Organization, a staggering 900 million people will suffer hearing loss by 2050. WHO said it in a report obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Lagos. Following are some reasons for the increase in problems related to hearing: The growing age population Persistence of risks …

Hear now, gone tommorrow
12 years, 4 months ago

Hear now, gone tommorrow

Hindustan Times  

Factory workers who work with noisy machines daily, youngsters who are always plugged into loud music and people who live near areas with heavy traffic, have a high risk of suffering from what’s called noise-induced hearing loss. “Almost all of these cases are of noise-induced hearing loss, as they have been victims of the growing noise pollution in the metros,” …

Tuning In? Turn It Down
16 years, 1 month ago

Tuning In? Turn It Down

NPR  

Turn It Down If you tune in, turn down the volume. In public settings, people turn up the volume to compensate for "the cacophony of everyday sound," says Brian Fligor, a member of the American Academy of Audiology. Sponsor Message In-ear headphones can boost an MP3 player's sound by as much as nine decibels over what an over-the-ear headset can …

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