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Noise-induced hearing loss in children: A ‘less than silent’ environmental danger

Author(s) -

Robert V. Harrison

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

paediatrics and child health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1918-1485

pISSN - 1205-7088

DOI - 10.1093/pch/13.5.377

Subject(s) - hearing loss , tinnitus , audiology , noise exposure , noise induced hearing loss , medicine , noise (video) , computer science , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics)

A review of the problems of noise-induced hearing loss in children, especially related to recreational music and the use of personal entertainment devices. The pathophysiology of noise-induced hearing loss and its associated problems (eg, tinnitus) are discussed. The evidence for an increase in noise-induced hearing loss in children and young people is reviewed. Some practical advice (for clinicians, caregivers and children) on hearing loss prevention is provided.

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