Apple announces the Hearing Health Study which will contribute towards WHO's Make Listening Safe initiative

10 September 2019
Departmental update
Global
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The study that will examine how everyday sound exposure impacts the hearing health of people. The data received will improve our understanding of listening behaviors of the users of personal audio devices. With over a billion young people at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening, WHO is addressing this challenge through raising awareness and setting new standards for safe listening. The knowledge gained through this study will contribute to future public health action in this field.

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