Turn down the volume

The next time you intend to turn up the volume, remember the warning of Australian doctors: young people are at risk of permanent hearing loss, if they go to the noisy bar and listen to loud music through headphones.

The report, released yesterday, found that two-thirds of Australians have some degree of hearing impairment, but 70% at 18 to 34 years of age have tinnitus - possibly a sign of permanent degradation. Far.

"This may reflect lifestyle factors, with young people enjoying going to bars, clubs and listening to music through headphones," the report said.

According to the survey, 41% of adults listen to music on headphones at least once a month, and about 60% of young people listen to music through this medium turn the volume loud enough to cause ear damage.

A girl listening to headphones in Tokyo.(Photo: Reuters)

Professor Harvey Dillon, from Hearing Australia Foundation, said many young people do not realize that hearing loss is permanent.

"If the sound is loud, it can cause damage, and if it has damaged your ear, it will be permanent damage," Dillon said.

Experts have recommended that people listen to MP3 music at a moderate level to protect their ears from long-term hazards.