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May 18, 2006
Fears over mp3 players
More than a third of people think MP3 players can cause hearing damage. Research commissioned by the charity Hearing For Life revealed there is growing concern that digital music players create problems in later life.
Ian Arnold, technical spokesman for Hearing For Life, said: "Our research shows that, despite the popularity of MP3 players, there is an increasing concern about the effects they could be having.
"With such a large proportion of the UK already suffering from hearing loss, we need to address the impact of MP3 players and make sure they do not contribute to what is already a significant problem." The organisation has issued the following guidelines: Maintain a safe volume at all times - you should be able to hear what is going on around you while listening to music.
Never compensate for louder background noise by turning up the volume on your MP3 player.
Never listen to your MP3 player for long, uninterrupted periods of time.
Consider buying custom earpieces to reduce background noise.
Following the advice can protect MP3 users from conditions such as tinnitus and hearing loss.
By TMCnet
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-fears-over-mp3-players-/2006/05/16/1650610.htm
Posted by 4HL on May 18, 2006 12:15 PM
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