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03/06/2008: "Society's "entertainment" destroys your hearing"

A study by the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) found the first symptoms of damage - dull or fuzzy hearing, tinnitus or hyperacusis (over-sensitivity to certain sounds) - in 90% of young people who had spent the night at a club, gig or loud bar.

The charity concedes that most young people are reluctant to wear earplugs because of their "medicinal" appearance and because they think they will block out the music. The plugs are worn by just 3% of young people on nights out.

"We think young people should be able to make informed choices about the exposure to loud noise," said Harrison. "If you use condoms, slather on suncream or wear a bike helmet when you cycle, why not wear earplugs to protect your ears from the risk of permanent damage?"

[ Why not just wear a space suit, 24-7, because your society is toxic in all ways you can imagine? ]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/mar/06/health.musicnews