Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Category: ENT / Hearing Disorders

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a permanent hearing impairment resulting from prolonged or intense exposure to loud noise, damaging the sensory hair cells in the inner ear.

Global Prevalence

Estimated 1.1 billion young people at risk globally from unsafe listening practices (WHO, 2019); 15% of US adults have NIHL (CDC, 2017)

Medical Breakthroughs

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