Dangerous Decibels: A Public Health Partnership for the Prevention of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Dangerous Decibels: A Public Health Partnership for the Prevention of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
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Dangerous Decibels: A Public Health Partnership for the Prevention of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

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The Bad News:

  • Approximately 30 million Americans are affected by hearing loss. 50 million have tinnitus: an early indicator of hearing loss.
  • 5.2 million 6-19 year olds have hearing loss directly related to noise exposure. (3rd National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Niskar et al. 2000)
  • "... over the last 10 years, the percentage of 2nd graders with hearing loss has increased 2.8 times; hearing loss in 8th graders has increased over 4 times." (Montgomery and Fujukawa 1992)

The Good News:

  • NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS CAN BE PREVENTED!
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Collins Medical Trust
Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation
Turn It Down Walk Away Protect Your Ears
The Dangerous Decibels mission is to significantly reduce the prevalance of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) through exhibits, educational outreach, and research.
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Department of Health and Human Services.  National Institutes of Health.  Supported by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) From the National Center for Research Resources