It looks like the truth about noise-induced hearing loss is finally getting out. Read this article in The Hearing Journal, which discusses the fact that noise causes hearing loss and reflects a move away from the conventional thinking that hearing loss was an inevitable side effect of aging.
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What Is a Safe Noise Level for the Public, Redux?
Dr. Daniel Fink was invited to write a blog post for the American Journal of Public Health expanding on his editorial in the January issue. Learn why he is so motivated to protect the public from dangerous noise and how he determined what is a safe noise level.
Modern life is damaging our ears more than we realize
Modern life damages our ears more than we may realize. Until there is a cure or treatment, prevention is the key to preserving your hearing.
CDC research on non-occupational noise-induced hearing loss
CDC research on non-occupational noise-induced hearing loss shows that non-occupational noise exposure is a real cause for concern.
How to make an effective noise complaint
Fighting noise in your community? Be forearmed with essential information on how to convince your mayor or city council members that noise is a public health concern.
Local Regulation of Leaf Blower Use Is a Proper Use of Police Power
TQC founding member Jeanne Kempthorne writes about a challenge to a NY village’s code banning the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers from June 1 through September 30 and the court decision that upheld the ban.
April 26 is International Noise Awareness Day
April 26 marks the 22nd annual celebration of “International Noise Awareness Day,” an event born in the U.S. that has grown into an international occasion.
An interview with leading noise control advocate Arline Bronzaft, PhD
Dr. Arline Bronzaft, a leader in the world of noise control advocacy, is interviewed by Principia-Scientific International. Click here to learn more about Dr. Bronzaft’s long career fighting for children and adults beset by noise.