Today is #WorldHearingDay !

1 in 2 young people are is at risk of hearing loss from prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other recreational sounds.

Find out how you can protect your hearing bit.ly/3Cb4uvA

#SafeListening

Hearing loss is on the rise and it’s more common than you think.
Loud sounds can damage ears and cause hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus) bit.ly/3Cb4uvA

#SafeListening #WorldHearingDay

Do you:
📢 Work in a noisy place?
🎧 Use headphones regularly?
🔊 Visit places with loud music?

You could be at risk of hearing loss.
Protect your hearing. Get checked regularly!
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#SafeListening #WorldHearingDay

WHO encourages governments to develop and enforce legislation for safe listening and raise public awareness about the dangers of hearing loss.

New WHO global standard on #SafeListening
👉bit.ly/3HFzfd0

#WorldHearingDay

Private sector, such as:
📱 manufacturers of personal audio devices
🔊 sound systems & video gaming equipment
🎤 owners of entertainment venues & events
are key in implementing the new WHO global standard for #SafeListening 👉bit.ly/3HFzfd0

#WorldHearingDay

If you have difficulty hearing or experience persistent ringing in your ear (tinnitus), use the hearWHO app to check your hearing.
Contact your healthcare provider if you fail the hearing check or have signs of hearing loss
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Q: How long can I listen to music?
A: The duration of #SafeListening time decreases rapidly as the sound intensity increases
Examples:
🔊 80dB - equivalent to doorbell sound – up to 40 hours a per week
🔊 90dB - equivalent to shouted conversation – up to 4 hours per week