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Study: 1 in 5 US teenagers has slight hearing loss

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Study: 1 in 5 US teenagers has slight hearing loss
CHICAGO (AP) – A stunning one in five teens has lost a little bit of hearing, and the problem has increased substantially in recent years, a new national study has found. Some experts are urging teenagers to turn down the volume on their digital music players, suggesting loud music through earbuds may be to blame — although hard evidence is lacking. They warn that slight hearing loss can cause …

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