Consider these staggering statistics about hearing loss, learn more about how to prevent hearing loss, and then scroll down to access this infographic to share online and use in your workplace.
FACTS ABOUT HEARING LOSS
About 50 million Americans experience some form of hearing loss.
Over 12% of children in the United States between the ages of 6 and 18 show symptoms of hearing loss caused by excessive noise - possibly from extended headphone usage.
30 million workers in this country are exposed to dangerous levels of noise at their jobs.
Hearing Loss is the second-most common health-issue across the globe.
About 50% of people older than 75 have experienced difficulty hearing.
80% of people who have hearing loss can be treated successfully with hearing aids.
2X the presence of any type of hearing loss makes a person twice as likely to develop dementia, according to studies.
Prolonged exposure to sounds that measure 85 decibels and higher can damage your hearing.
TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR HEARING
Keep your distance from the sources of loud noises if you can.
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