Hearing Loss Fast Facts
According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), Noise Induced Hearing Loss is a primary cause for concern.
Because Hearing Loss is cumulative, there is no “grace” period for Exposure. Yet Noise Induced Hearing Loss is nearly 100% preventable.
Approximately 10% of the U.S. population or 31 million Americans have a significant hearing loss. 15 million people in the United States with hearing loss avoid seeking help and People with hearing loss wait an average of 7 years before seeking help. Approximately 3 million children in the U.S. have some sort of hearing loss. 1.3 million of them are under the age of three. Listen, when you’re hearing is gone, it’s gone. Even the best Hearing aids in the world can’t bring it back. Loud Noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss.

Tinnitus
Tinnitus or better known as ringing in the ears (most musicians who listen and play loud music understand this) affects 50 million people in the United States alone. Imagine the number around the world.

Protect Your Hearing
Noise induced hearing loss can be prevented-
To avoid noise-induced hearing loss, pay attention to the noises around you and just turn it down whenever possible. limit the time you spend in noisy sporting events, rock concerts and night clubs.
Wear adequate hearing protection such as DRMEARZ Custom Fitted In Ear Monitors or DRMEARZ Custom Fitted Ear Plugs when you must be in a noisy environment or when using loud equipment. Check it out, Music is a way of life. It just doesn’t have to be loud in your ears anymore.