Over a billion young people could lose hearing due to earbuds and loud concerts
Safe levels are 80dB for adults and 75dB for kids, according to past research
More than a billion young people are at risk for hearing loss because of listening to loud music at concerts and using earbuds and other personal listening devices, a new study suggests.
“There is an urgent need for governments, industry and civil society to prioritise global hearing loss prevention by promoting safe listening practices,” the authors said in a BMJ Global Health news release.
