A report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) recently points out that about 1.1 billion young people, counted as 50 percent of people aged 12-35 years, are at risk of hearing loss.
According to the organization, young people are exposed to prolonged and excessive loud sounds, such as music they listen to through personal audio devices, which could lead to the risk of hearing loss.
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Test your knowledge of hearing protection.
Every March 3 marks International Ear Care Day. With the theme "Check your hearing" for 2019, the WHO wants to draw attention to the importance of early identification and intervention for hearing loss.
According to the WHO, a person who has hearing thresholds of ___ dB or better in both ears is said to have hearing loss.
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Most of the people who suffer from hearing loss live in ___ .
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Is hearing loss reversible?
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Which one is NOT a cause of hearing loss?
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For hearing protection, people should use headphones no more than ___ per day.
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Is hearing loss preventable in children?
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Which is the best strategy for prevention of hearing loss?
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