Noise induced hearing loss amongst classical music students ‐ An audiometry study of students of the Royal Academy of Music

2008 ◽  
Vol 123 (5) ◽  
pp. 3795-3795
Author(s):  
Georgia Zepidou ◽  
Stephen Dance ◽  
Salvador Morant
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
Royal Academy ◽  
Music Students ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Evidence of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Young People Studying Popular Music

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Barlow
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Young People ◽  
Popular Music ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Music Students ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss

The number of students studying popular music, music technology, and sound engineering courses at both school and university to has increased rapidly in the last few years. These students are generally involved in music-making/recording and listening to a high level, usually in environments with amplified music. Recent studies have shown that these students are potentially exposed to a high risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and are not covered by the same regulatory framework as employees. This study examined the pure tone air conduction hearing thresholds of 50 undergraduate students, including recent school leavers, on a range of popular music courses, to assess if there was evidence of hearing loss. Forty-four percent of students showed evidence of audiometric notch at 4–6 kHz, and 16% were classified under the UK Occupational Health and Safety guidelines as exhibiting mild hearing loss. Instance of audiometric notch was considerably higher than reported from studies of the general population but was around the same level or lower than that reported from studies of “traditional” music courses and conservatoires, suggesting no higher risk for popular music students than for “classical” music students. No relationship with age was present, suggesting that younger students were as likely to exhibit audiometric notch as mature students. This indicates that these students may be damaging their hearing through leisure activities while still at school, suggesting a need for robust education measures to focus on noise exposure of young people.

For Those About to Rock

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Jennifer Tufts
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Minimal Risk ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Hearing Health ◽  
Loud Music ◽  
Protective Strategies

Loud music and noisy hobbies are part of our cultural landscape. These activities can be enjoyed with minimal risk to hearing if a few commonsense guidelines are followed. Educating clients about risks and protective strategies will empower them to make informed decisions about their hearing health that best reflect their values and priorities. In this article, the author covers essential information to avoiding noise-induced hearing loss, writing in easily accessible language to better help clinicians convey this information to their clients.

Prevalence of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Ambulance Nurses.

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Sumith Tanaprakob ◽  
Nutcha Singklee
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss
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