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Hearing Loss, Music, News & Announcements

Hearing Damage Major Problem Among Classical Musicians

Posted on by jackson
06
Apr

Hearing damage is a significant problem in the world of classical music, according to the BBC. More than a quarter of the approximately one hundred players of the Royal Opera House suffer from some hearing illness. In the 2013/2014 season, 117 weeks of sick leave were taken because of hearing related problems. A total of seven […]

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Hearing Loss, Music, News & Announcements, Uncategorized

One in Four Young Dutch People is Affected by Hearing Loss

Posted on by jackson
01
Apr

One in four young Dutch people is affected by hearing loss. This has mainly to do with listening to loud music while going out or using portable music players. They would really benefit from using hearing protection, for instance the Crescendo Music. Read the full article on hear-it.org.

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Hearing Loss, News & Announcements

World Hearing Day 2016

Posted on by jackson
03
Mar

March 3 is World Hearing Day 2016. This years theme is ‘Childhood Hearing Loss: Act Now, Here’s How!’. This aims to draw attention to the fact that the majority of causes that lead to hearing loss in children can be prevented. Read more at the website of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Hearing Loss, News & Announcements, PPE

Oil and Gas Industry Workers Likely to Suffer from Hearing Damage

Posted on by jackson
01
Mar

According to recent research by a Canadian union, workers in the oil en gas industry are twice as likely to suffer from hearing damage than workers in other industries. In the study it was revealed that over a third already has some form of hearing loss. In other industries, the average is around 15 per […]

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