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Recreational Sound Risk For A University Student: Case Study, Michele Wattman, Antony Joseph
Recreational Sound Risk For A University Student: Case Study, Michele Wattman, Antony Joseph
AuD Capstone Projects - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Concern about noise exposure in recreational settings is growing and unsafe levels of sound are frequently being experienced in a variety of non-occupational settings such as pubs, nightclubs, concerts, parties, and fitness classes. Damage to the auditory system may occur with regular participation in these loud activities. A case study was conducted to estimate sound exposure levels and risk associated with common activities. Findings demonstrated that pubs presented a hazardous sound environment, so information about health-oriented behavior is essential to effectively improve hearing conservation awareness for university students. Public awareness and personal hearing protection should be strongly considered to prevent …