- February 27, 2015
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For the sake of hearing protection should be limited to listening to music one hour a day, says the new rekomenditsii the World Health Organization.
According to this estimate, 1.1 billion adolescents and young people the world at risk of hearing damage yourself, listening to music more than an hour on the volume too high.
WHO data show that 43 million people in the age group 12-35 years suffer partial loss of hearing, and their number is growing.
In this age group, said in a report, half of the people from rich countries and countries with an average level of per capita income puts herself in danger by listening to excessively loud music.
40% of them also face the risk of loud music in clubs and bars.
In the US, the number of adolescents with hearing impairment increased from 3.5% in 1994 to 5.3% in 2006.
Dr Etienne Krug, Director of WHO’s injury prevention, said that the restriction on hearing loud music in an hour day is just the beginning.
“We aim to draw public attention to the problem, about which little is known. Loud music can lead to a significant loss of hearing, but it is easy to prevent, “- said circle.
He said that an hour a day – it’s indicative guidelines designed for those who” listens to mp3-player with headphones 10 hours a day “.
safe volume level of sound
It is known that the higher the volume, the faster it damages hearing.
WHO guidelines on safe volume
- 85dB – the sound level inside the car – eight o’clock
- 90 dB – lawnmower – 2 hours 30 minutes
- 95 dB – the average motorcycle – 47 minutes
- 100 dB – car alarm or subway car – 15 minutes
- 105 dB – a portable player at maximum volume – four minutes
- 115 dB – rock Concert – 28 seconds
- 120 dB – air raid sirens, vuvuzela – 9 seconds
The WHO recommends to put the volume on the mark 60% on all devices.
She also advises using special Isolating Earphones those consumers who have to travel a lot on the train or fly in an airplane and which jammed background sound loud music.
The report WHO also states that in areas where the noise level is particularly high, you should use earplugs “earplugs”; they should also take breaks while listening to music, and during concerts to stay away from the speakers.
The WHO report calls for governments and manufacturers to take responsibility for limiting the damage caused by loud noises too.
It says that clubs and pubs should have a room with low sound pollution and provide visitors free earplugs, headphones manufacturers must limit their volume, and power to impose stricter laws to protect public health.
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