New Delhi, April 25 (IANS). Ear… is an important part of the body, but it is often neglected, the consequences of which can also be dangerous. Worldwide, approximately 95.1 million children aged 5 to 19 years are living with hearing loss.
In such a situation, the World Health Organization (WHO) appeals to people to protect their hearing and promote hearing health. To prevent damage caused by loud noises, it has been advised to adopt some simple but important measures.
The World Health Organization believes that by adopting small precautions, we can keep ourselves and our family’s hearing healthy for a long time. Avoiding loud noises, regular checkups and adopting good habits are the easiest ways to strengthen hearing health.
According to WHO, the most important thing to protect hearing is to avoid loud noises. Always keep the volume level below 60 percent. If you work or live in a noisy environment then definitely use earplugs. This prevents damage to the ears.
Special advice for music lovers:- People who love music should take some precautions while listening at home or at live events. Choose a seating position far away from the speaker. Rest the ears from time to time and stay in a quiet place. Listen in noisy places by wearing earplugs. Be sure to take a ‘quiet day’ after the event for your ears to heal. Keep monitoring the sound level with the help of smartphone apps.
Important tips for gamers: – Take care of hearing protection even while gaming. Choose devices that have safe listening features. Use noise-canceling headphones that reduce background noise. Set limits on screen time so headphones are not used continuously.
Not only this, get your hearing ability checked from time to time. If you experience any problem in hearing, consult a doctor and use a hearing aid if necessary. Provide full support to people who have lost the ability to hear. Provide them respect and support in the society. Do not ignore hearing problems as it affects the quality of life.
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