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Protect Your Hearing by Limiting Loudness at Concerts and Home
A public health view warns that hearing damage depends on volume proximity and exposure time. Audiologist Susan Kaplan notes safe limits around 79 decibels, with risk increasing above 80 and significant danger near 100. Earbuds pose higher risk due to inner-ear proximity, and live venues should offer earplugs to reduce harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the American Medical Association
Susan Kaplan
University of California-Davis Health System
Kaplan