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Most of us have experienced cars driving past us down the street disrupting an entire neighborhood with its bass. The culprits are mostly youngsters showing off their car sound systems, unaware that they are actually putting the sensitive structures of their inner ears at high risks of permanent hearing damage, a condition known as Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).
NIHL is serious. Some 30 million people are at risk in the workplace, in recreational settings, and at home. In fact, it is the most common work-related disease. Already, 10 million Americans have permanently damaged their hearing.
NIHL (Noise-Induced Hearing Loss) can be caused by a one-time exposure to loud sound as well as by repeated exposure to sounds at various loudness levels over an extended period of time. The loudness of sound is measured in units called decibels.
The following tips may help save your hearing. Share these tips with your family sand friends o they too will be aware of the dangers of NIHL.
Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable.
There are three things to consider about noise: How loud. How long. How close.
Workplace noises contribute to noise-induced hearing loss.
An extreme noise like a firecracker, experienced at close range, can damage hearing permanently in an instant.
Repeated exposure to engines and machines like motorcycles or chain saws can erode hearing more slowly. The result is the same: irreversible hearing loss.
Be aware of damaging noise.
Be prepared to protect your hearing. Carry earplugs or other protection.
Help your kids understand how hearing works and how it can be damaged.
Know which noises can cause damage and wear ear plugs when you are involved in a loud activity:
Regular exposure of 110 decibels (and higher) for more than one minute risks permanent hearing loss.
No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure of 100 decibels is recommended.
Prolonged exposure to any noise above 90 decibels can cause gradual hearing loss!
Rock concerts and firecrackers are 140 decibels!
Loud bass in cars (when other cars can feel the vibration and hear the noise) and snowmobiles are 120 decibels!
A chainsaw is 110 decibels
Lawn mowers and motorcycles are 90 decibels
City traffic noise is 80 decibels
Normal conversation is 60 decibels
If you are still not convinced of the dangers of NIHL, just watch this YouTube video clip. The clip was uploaded to YouTube on August 15 and in less than a week, it has gone viral, garnering almost 1.2 million views.
The song in the clip is called ‘Bass I Love You’ by Bassotronics and is played at mega bass 40,000 watts rms. Look at what happens to the girl’s hair. Even though she has her ears covered, it is believed she will also experience some damage to her hearing system.
The girl covering before being blasted with the mega bass 40000 watts rms
Look what 40000 watts rms does this to the girl's hair.
If there is enough bass, it can actually take over your heart-beat so it beats with the music, then when it stops, you could die.
Hey kids, this is a great example of how to become deaf.
Watch the video clip and be warned!
