Some 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices, including smartphones, and exposure to damaging levels of sound at noisy entertainment venues such as nightclubs, bars and sporting events, according to the World Health Organisation.

The WHO stated this in a statement to mark the International Ear Care Day, celebrated each year on March 3rd and the launch of the “Make Listening Safe” initiative to draw attention to the dangers of unsafe listening and promote safer practices.

Nearly half of teenagers and young adults are exposed to unsafe sound levels on headphones, while some 40 per cent put their hearing at risk at clubs, bars and sports events where “recreational noise” is excessive, WHO said.

The UN health agency called on youths to listen tohttp://inspiredreporters.com/1-1-billion-youths-risk-hearing-loss-who/

;DTo whom it may concern. Well done Dr.WHO

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