[Hearing loss caused by leisure noise]

Author(s): Struwe, V., Schuschke, G., Spreng, M., Stange, G., Plath, P., Babisch, W., Rebentisch, E., Plinkert, P., Bachmann, K. D., Ising, H., Lehnert, G.

Journal/Book: Hno. 1999; 47: 236-48.

Abstract: Although noise in general can induce hearing loss, environmental noise represents an important risk for children, teenagers and young adults. Epidemiological investigations now support the occurrence of an increasing number of irreversible hearing losses in these groups. Major causes of hearing loss are toys (guns), explosives and electroacoustically amplified music delivered by head sets or heard in discotheques and open air concerts. Clinical indications are discussed.

Keyword(s): Adolescence. Adult. Child. English Abstract. Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/epidemiology/etiology. Human. Leisure Activities. Music. Noise/adverse effects. Play and Playthings. Risk Factors. Sound Spectrography

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