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Survey: Half of high school students report some hearing loss

Rehab Private Practice Alert, March 15, 2006

A recent survey reported that more than 50% of high school students have at least one symptom of hearing loss.

The survey, performed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) examined the use of portable music players and links to noise-induced hearing loss.

ASHA says that key findings included the following:

  • 28% of students turn up the volume on their television or music player
  • 29% say "what" or "huh" during normal conversation
  • 17% have ringing in the ears

All three figures were higher in high school students than adults.

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