Experts Warn Of Hearing Loss Due To Unsafe Listening Practices

The video discusses the risk of hearing loss in individuals aged 12 to 34 due to unsafe listening practices. It highlights symptoms like persistent ringing in the ears and explains how hearing can deteriorate over time. The video details safe decibel levels, with 85 decibels being the maximum safe limit for a 40-hour work week. It warns that even short exposure to high decibel levels can cause irreversible damage. Experts recommend using headphones with volume limits to prevent hearing loss.

What age group is primarily at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices?

• 5 to 15-year-olds

• 50 to 70-year-olds

• 35 to 50-year-olds

• 12 to 34-year-olds

Which of the following sounds is equivalent to 85 decibels?

• A subway train

• A concert

• A blender

• A whisper

What part of the ear is damaged by loud sounds, leading to hearing loss?

• Eardrum

• Cochlea

• Auditory nerve

• Ear canal

According to the CDC, what is the maximum safe limit of decibels over a 40-hour work week?

• 105 decibels

• 95 decibels

• 85 decibels

• 75 decibels

What feature do some headphones have to help prevent hearing damage?

• Wireless connectivity

• Bass enhancement

• Volume limit cap

• Noise amplification