Instead, it is everyday living — especially what many of us do for a good time — that may be what accounts for hearing loss in many Americans.
A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that some 53 percent of adults with noise-induced hearing damage had no exposure to loud sounds while working. Instead, their hearing was damaged by exposure to loud noises at home or in the broader community.
The study also found that 25 percent of Americans who believe there hearing is good to excellent actually have some kind of hearing loss. The CDC also says about 40 million U.S. adults aged 20-69 years have noise-induced hearing loss.
“About 20 million American adults have hearing damage indicative of noise exposure that probably comes from everyday activities in their home and community,” said Dr. Anne Schuchat, acting CDC director.
See what could be bad for your hearing:
Washing Machine: 70 decibels
Traffic Inside a Vehicle: 80 decibels
Leaf Blower: 90 decibels
Sporting Event: 100 decibels
Rock Concert: 110decibels
Siren: 120 decibels
