Experts call for new standards to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in younger generations
As more and more people are taking advantage of music on the go, personal audio systems are pumping up the volume to the detriment of the listener s hearing. Children, teenagers, and young adults are listening to many hours of music daily at volumes exceeding the globally recommended public health limit of 70 decibels of average leisure noise exposure for a day for a year.
During the 180th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, which will be held virtually June 8-10, Daniel Fink, from The Quiet Coalition, and audiologist Jan Mayes will talk about the current research into personal audio system usage and the need for public health hearing conservation policies. Their session, Personal audio system use can harm auditory health, will take place Thursday, June 10, at 11:35 a.m. Eastern U.S.
As more people are taking advantage of music on the go, personal audio systems are pumping up the volume to the detriment of the listener s hearing. During the 180th ASA Meeting, Daniel Fink from The Quiet Coalition and Jan Mayes will talk about current research into personal audio system usage and the need for public health hearing conservation policies. Their session, Personal audio system use can harm auditory health, will take place Thursday, June 10.
June 10, 2021
ATLANTA, GA June 10, 2021 The 2021 edition of Techtextil North America has released the schedule for the highly acclaimed Symposium, taking place alongside the Techtextil North America tradeshow, August 23 – 25, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Techtextil North America Symposium is dedicated to showcasing advancements in research and technology for the textile industry, highlighting the latest trends and innovations, with a focus on sustainable practices. The show’s theme this year is “Accelerating Technology” and will explore the textile industry’s high level of innovation and contribution to the global supply chain.
Attendees will have the opportunity to expand their expertise and gain a competitive edge throughout seven presentation and panel-style sessions, where industry leaders and subject matter experts will cover the hottest topics around the post-pandemic supply chain, exploring lessons learned, adaptations b
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