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Responsible Listening
Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss
.
Damage to hearing occurs when a
person is exposed to loud sounds
over time. The risk of hearing loss
increases as sound is played
louder and for longer durations.
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds
(including music) is the most
common cause of preventable
hearing loss. Some scientific
research suggests that using
portable audio devices, such as
portable music players and cell
phones, at high volume settings for
long durations may lead to
permanent noise-induced hearing
loss. This includes the use of
