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Millions of Americans are exposed to noise levels of 85 dBA or higher for hours at a time-the level audiologists identify as the danger zone. Power mowers, sporting events, live or recorded music-and yes, every 17 years, periodical cicadas-can sustain these levels.
Last year ASHA launched the "Keep an Eye on Your Ears" campaign, a multi-media public service campaign to educate the public about the dangers of noise to hearing health.
For more information, contact ASHA's public relations unit at pr@asha.org.
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