Results from high-frequency hearing screening in 14- to 15-year old adolescents and their relation to self-reported exposure to loud music.

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  • Author(s): Weichbold V;Weichbold V; Holzer A; Newesely G; Stephan K
  • Source:
    International journal of audiology [Int J Audiol] 2012 Sep; Vol. 51 (9), pp. 650-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 May 10.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Informa Healthcare Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101140017 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1708-8186 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14992027 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Int J Audiol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: London : Informa Healthcare
      Original Publication: Hamilton, Ont. : BC Decker, c2002-
    • Subject Terms:
      Adolescent Behavior* ; Loudness Perception* ; Mass Screening*/methods ; Music*; Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/*diagnosis; Acoustic Stimulation ; Adolescent ; Age Factors ; Audiometry, Pure-Tone ; Auditory Threshold ; Austria/epidemiology ; Female ; Habits ; Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/epidemiology ; Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/physiopathology ; Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/psychology ; Humans ; Male ; Predictive Value of Tests ; Prevalence ; Risk Assessment ; Risk Factors ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    • Abstract:
      Objective: Data from high-frequency hearing screening in adolescent students were analysed to investigate whether practices of listening to loud music are reflected in the hearing status of young people.
      Design: Students were screened for their hearing at frequencies 2, 4, and 6 kHz and at a level of 20 dB HL. Failure of the screening was defined by missing at least one frequency in one ear. In addition to hearing screening, the students filled out a questionnaire asking for practices related to exposure to loud music.
      Study Sample: 1296 adolescents aged 14 to 15 years.
      Results: The overall rate of failing the hearing screening was 14.9% (95% CI: 13.0%-16.8%). The rate was similar in adolescents with no, little, or moderate exposure to loud music (10% to 15%), but significantly increased (22% to 25%) in adolescents with high exposure.
      Conclusions: The observed failing rate compares well to findings on the prevalence of hearing deficits in adolescents reported in other studies. In addition, our study suggests that the risk for hearing damage from loud music is not steadily increasing with increase of exposure, but exists only under conditions of extreme listening.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20120511 Date Completed: 20130103 Latest Revision: 20151119
    • Publication Date:
      20240104
    • Accession Number:
      10.3109/14992027.2012.679747
    • Accession Number:
      22571517