Age is one of the most common factors associated with deafness. In general, hearing loss is mostly associated with the elderly.
Today, young people are at risk for deafness or hearing loss at an earlier than usual age due to exposure to loud noise (the second most common cause of hearing loss).
Why will young people become deaf?
The main reason is from listening to music with headphones or earphones at a high volume, higher than recommended. The problem is aggravated when this practice is carried out for a prolonged period of time.
It is common for young people to listen to music at a high volume, so they become a group prone to suffer from deafness earlier than usual.
Warning from the World Health Organization (WHO)
In view of this problem, the WHO has already warned that in 30 years one in ten people will have hearing loss. These people are the young people of today.
How can this problem be prevented?
The first piece of advice is to reduce the volume of music and the time spent listening to it. Ideally, it is recommended to listen to music with headphones or earphones for a maximum of one hour a day, without having the volume turned up.
It is not advisable to expose yourself to any sound above 85 decibels. Unfortunately, this volume is exceeded in many of the places frequented by young people. A clear example is discotheques, where music easily exceeds 105 decibels.
To help prevent hearing problems, it is advisable to see an ENT specialist and have regular check-ups. These controls are not only useful in older people, but may also serve to prevent early deafness.