Noise exposure is a major cause of hearing loss in adults. Yet, noise affects people of all
ages, and noise-induced hearing loss is also a problem for young people. Sensorineural …

High sound levels capable of permanently damaging the ear are experienced not only in
factories and war zones but in concert halls, nightclubs, sports stadiums, and many other …

Exposure to both occupational and nonoccupational noise is recognized as a risk factor for
noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Although audiologists routinely inquire regarding history …

While occupational exposures pose the greatest traditional risk to hearing conservation in
selected workers, recreational risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss may be more …

In the United States and other parts of the world, recreational firearm shooting is a popular
sport that puts the hearing of the shooter at risk. Peak sound pressure levels (SPLs) from …

This population-based study estimates the prevalence of loud leisure noise exposure and
hearing protection usage among Canadians, as well as the population potentially at-risk …

Objective: Most school-aged children experience exposure to hazardous sound levels via
high-risk noise activities (eg loud music/concerts, firearms). Little information exists …

Objective: This research assessed the reduction of peak levels, equivalent energy and
sound power of firearm suppressors. Design: The first study evaluated the effect of three …

Objective: To characterize the impulse noise exposure and auditory risk for youth
recreational firearm users engaged in outdoor target shooting events. The youth shooting …

To determine if conventional audiometry, EHFA, and pDPOAEs are useful as early indicators
of cochlear damage from recreational firearm impulse noise exposure in youth firearm users …