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Which of the following is one of the main reasons behind noise-induced hearing loss?
Which of the following is one of the main reasons behind noise-induced hearing loss?
- Riding the subway for hours everyday
- Exposure to progressive rock music
- Using smartphones with headphones
- Listening to noise levels above 85 dBA (correct)
What is the recommended noise level to protect your hearing according to the Environmental Protection Agency?
What is the recommended noise level to protect your hearing according to the Environmental Protection Agency?
- 70 decibels (correct)
- 85 decibels
- 100 decibels
- 90 decibels
What percentage of adults in the US show signs of noise-induced hearing loss?
What percentage of adults in the US show signs of noise-induced hearing loss?
- 25% (correct)
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
What is the fourth highest cause of disability across the world?
What is the fourth highest cause of disability across the world?
What is the expected future trend of noise-induced hearing loss?
What is the expected future trend of noise-induced hearing loss?
True or false: Hearing loss is the fourth highest cause of disability across the world.
True or false: Hearing loss is the fourth highest cause of disability across the world.
True or false: Continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA will eventually harm your hearing.
True or false: Continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA will eventually harm your hearing.
True or false: The Environmental Protection Agency recommends limiting noise levels to 80 decibels.
True or false: The Environmental Protection Agency recommends limiting noise levels to 80 decibels.
True or false: Decibel readers can accurately measure the noise levels around you.
True or false: Decibel readers can accurately measure the noise levels around you.
True or false: Putting in headphones can effectively protect your hearing from loud noises.
True or false: Putting in headphones can effectively protect your hearing from loud noises.
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