Protect Your Ears

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<p>70 decibels = The level recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency to protect hearing 85 dBA = The level above which continued exposure will eventually harm hearing This one’s actually fine = The noise level that the author considers acceptable Smartphones cranked up to maxi = The noise level that the author finds ineffective in protecting hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One of the main reasons behind noise-induced hearing loss is all the noise that’s around us every single day = This is a statement about the cause of hearing loss Hearing loss is the fourth highest cause of disability across the world = This is a statement about the global impact of hearing loss One in four adults in the US show signs of noise-induced hearing loss = This is a statement about the prevalence of hearing loss in the US Experts agree that continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA will eventually harm your hearing = This is a statement about the harmful effects of noise on hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decibel = A unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal Noise-induced hearing loss = Hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noises Environmental Protection Agency = The organization that recommends limiting noise levels to 70 decibels to protect hearing This one’s actually fine = The author's opinion on the current noise level</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The best way to protect your hearing is to limit noise levels to 70 decibels = Environmental Protection Agency One in four adults show signs of noise-induced hearing loss in the US = US statistics on hearing loss Continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA will eventually harm your hearing = Experts' agreement Decibel readers can tell you exactly how much noise you're being exposed to = Author's statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Subway ride for hours everyday = A situation the author experiences where the noise level is really loud Putting in my headphones = An action the author takes that doesn't really help with the noise Smartphones cranked up to maxi = An example of a noise level that the author finds ineffective in protecting hearing This one’s actually fine = The author's opinion on the current noise level</p> Signup and view all the answers