Teenagers today are not aware that turning up high the volume of their MP3 players could harm their hearing. Yet most said they usually played at maximum volume and had no plans to change that.
It has been discovered that many parents are unaware of the hearing risks posed by MP3 players. Researchers have recommended that parents inform their children not to blast their MP3 players and educate them on the potential long-term irreversible consequences of hearing loss. Many teenagers also said that their parents have not warned them that playing devices too loudly could harm their hearing. Parents whose children have been using the MP3 player for a long time should also look for signs of hearing problems in their children. For example, when a child complains of ringing in the ears or of muffled sounds.
It may be necessary for MP3 player manufacturers to make changes to their products. Many teenagers have said that they did not know how to tell when their MP3 players were too loud. Volumes at or above 90 decibels (dB) are believed to be hazardous.
(HANI)
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