Can Loud Music Cause Hearing Loss?

Over a billion young people are at risk  of hearing loss due to

• having a cell phone.

• using earphones and headphones.

• riding a bus.

NIHS (noise-induced hearing loss) can be linked to

• A. the set volume of audio devices like headphones.

• B. the duration of use of audio devices like headphones.

• both A and B

• neither A nor B

What is tennitus?

• A ringing in one or both ears.

• The act of playing music at the highest volume possible.

• Dizziness

What is hyperacusis?

• A hyper sensitivity to environmental sounds - you hear them more and they bother you more.

• A loss of sensitivity to environmental sounds - you don't hear them at all.

Utilizing/using headphones on full volume produces _____ decibels.

• 70

• 100 - 110

• 13

To avoid eventually asking people to repeat themselves over and over again because you can't hear them, 

• A. keep your cell phone volume at 60% or less.

• B. don't wear your headphone for more than an hour at a time.

• C. take regular breaks when wearing headphones.

• All of the above

• B and C only

You should allow yourself ______ between listening to loud noises like concerts, headphones, etc.

• 18 minutes.

• 18 hours.

• 18 days.

You should have your hearing checked by a doctor

• every month.

• every year.

• every other year.

• every 5 years.