Strategies to Hear for a Lifetime
This module covers the following concepts:
By listening at lower volumes, you can listen longer and enjoy your music for a lifetime.
Increasing the distance from the source of the sound reduces the amount of sound energy reaching your ears. Sound amplitude is lower the further away you move.
Attenuation is the reduction in amplitude of a sound. Earplugs and earmuffs are able to attenuate hazardous sound and protect the hearing of the listener.Explore Each concept below.
Living in a forest area allows you to enjoy the quiet that surrounds you. However, there are times that you’ll need to know how best to protect your hearing, no matter where you live. - Susan Griest, MPH
