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An estimation of the whole-of-life noise exposure of adolescent and young adult Australians with hearing impairment
(Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 2016)
Since amplified music gained widespread popularity, there has been community concern that leisure-noise exposure may cause hearing loss in adolescents and young adults who would otherwise be free from hearing impairment. ...
The influence of social interaction and physical health on the association between hearing and depression with age and gender
(Trends in Hearing, 2016)
Recent epidemiological data suggest the relation between hearing difficulty and depression is
more evident in younger and middle-aged populations than in older adults. There are also
suggestions that the relation may be ...
The leisure-noise dilemma: hearing loss or hearsay? What does the literature tell us?
(2014)
The authors undertook a review of the literature, focusing on publications describing the following:
1) Pure tone threshold data for adolescents/young adults;
2) Measurements/estimates of noise exposure from leisure ...
Effects of spectral smearing on performance of the spectral ripple and spectro-temporal 1 ripple tests
(The Hearing CRC, University of Melbourne, 2016)
Hearing Protection Devices: Use at Work Predicts use at Play
(Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 2015)
Use of hearing protection devices (HPDs) at work is widespread and well researched, but less is
known about HPD usage in high-noise leisure activities. This study investigated 8,144
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Noise levels in fitness classes are still too high: Evidence from 1997-98 and 2009-11
(2013)
Fitness instructors routinely use high music volumes which may be harmful to hearing. This study assessed noise levels during 35 low-intensity and 65 high-intensity fitness classes in 1997-98 and 2009-11. Questionnaires ...
Clubbers’ Attitude Toward Earplugs: Better with Use
(Hearing Journal, 2014-04)
While earplugs have been identified as
an effective way for patrons of loud
music venues to mitigate the risks
from noise exposure, such hearing
protectors are rarely worn. Time and experience may
change that, though, ...
Parental involvement in the care and intervention of children with hearing loss
(International Journal of Audiology, 2016)