6 FACTS ABOUT NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HEARING PROTECTION

Hearing is a vital component of our physical health and our social and emotional

quality of life. Untreated hearing loss in seniors, for instance, has been linked to

increased falls and risk of developing dementia.

Read on to learn more about hearing loss statistics and ways to protect your hearing.

• 2.5 billion people around the world are projected to have hearing loss by 2050.
• 16,000 – There are approximately 16,000 hair cells within the inner ear, which allow your brain to detect sounds. You can lose 30% to 50% of these cells before you notice any hearing loss or before changes in your hearing can be detected on a hearing test. Damaged inner ear cells do not re-grow.
• 80 decibels (dB) – When listening to music or podcasts through a personal audio device, the sound should not exceed 80 dB for adults. Keeping the volume below 60% is a good general rule. For reference, a large truck or motorcycle from 5 metres away is 85-90 dB, a jackhammer from 1 metre away is around 120 dB and a jet engine from 31 metres away is around 130 dB.

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