Hearing Loss Among Teens - eReads

Match the following statistics with the correct prevalence of hearing loss among teens.

• Prevalence of hearing loss if it was less common

• One out of every three teens

• Prevalence of hearing loss if it was slightly less common

• One out of every five teens

• Prevalence of hearing loss according to the text

• One out of every seven teens

• Prevalence of hearing loss if it was more common

• One out of every ten teens

Match the following descriptions about temporary hearing loss after exposure to loud noise with the correct implications.

• Points to a potential risk of long-term auditory issues

• It is a sign of permanent damage

• Implies a temporary condition with expected full recovery

• It is harmless and hearing will be normal by morning

• Suggests a scenario where professional health advice is recommended

• It indicates immediate medical attention is needed

• Describes a condition that might not recover without intervention

• It could be an indicator of underlying hearing damage

What was the initial symptom that Matthew experienced which indicated a hearing problem?

• He had a temporary buzzing in his ears.

• He experienced severe pain in his ears.

• He lost his balance while walking.

• He had a fever and a headache.

What activity was Matthew engaged in when he first noticed his hearing issue? (a)  

• Swimming

• Listening to music on his MP3 player

• Playing a loud musical instrument

• Attending a rock concert

What does Matthew have to do in college to manage his hearing loss?

• Use a hearing aid

• Sit in the front row of his classes

• Take special medication

• Avoid all noisy environments

According to Matthew, what is worse than turning down the volume before it's too late?

• Not being able to hear music clearly

• The inconvenience of using headphones

• The alternative of living with hearing loss

• The embarrassment in front of friends

According to the research by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, what fraction of people between the ages of 12 and 19 are experiencing slight hearing loss?

• One in five

• One in ten

• One in fifteen

• One in twenty

What percentage of teens today own some type of MP3 device? (a)  

• 50 percent
• 65 percent
• 75 percent
• 85 percent

How does sound travel from the ear to the brain according to Marilee Potthoff?

• Sound travels directly to the brain

• Sound travels into the ear to the eardrum, causing it to vibrate, and then through the bones in the middle ear to the inner ear

• Sound travels through the air around us to the inner ear

• Sound is transmitted via the skin to the inner ear

What is the main reason for the high numbers of hearing loss in teens according to the text?

• Listening to music on a near-constant basis at safe levels

• Exposure to loud noise for longer durations than any previous generation

• Lack of awareness about hearing loss

• Poor quality of MP3 devices