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Hearing Loss in the UK

Hearing Loss in the UK 10million people in the UK have hearing loss. 2million of whom currently use a hearing aid. Approx 1Omillion SOUND LEVELS Sound levels are measured in That's 1 in 6 people who cannot hear correctly. decibels (dB). 85 dB is the safe limit. Being exposed to any sound higher can result in permanent hearing damage. By 2031 this will increase to 15million. Airplane take-off Do you suffering from loss of hearing? The signs. 150 dB Ambulance Difficulties hearing other people clearly 115 dB Asking people to repeat themselves often Rock Concert 110 dB Needing to increase the volume of music and TV mp3 at max 100 dB Busy traffic 70 dB People most at risk include... Shower 70 dв Conversation 60 dB People who listen to head phones at maximum volume Those that work with loud Those that work in loud machinery Whisper music environments 20 dB Those with hearing loss may also experience.. TINNITUS A ringing sound similar to buzzing, humming or whistling. 10% of UK adults suffer from constant, mild Tinnitus. 1% have Tinnitus so sever it affects their quality of life. 6,000,000 people 60,000 people INDUSTRIAL DEAFNESS Noise-induced hearing loss is the main cause of permanent hearing damage in the workplace. If you believe you are suffering from Industrial Deafness as a direct result from work, then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. ASONS Not yaur traditional law firm. SOLICITORS Asons Solicitors is a Bolton-based law practice that specialises in medical negligence and industrial disease claims. Asons Solicitors has developed to become a young and dynamic law firm that delivers practical solutions to clients in times of difficulty. www.asons.co.uk

Hearing Loss in the UK

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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) occurs when someone is continuously exposed to loud noise, whether when working or listening to loud music. Noise exposure is the main cause of permanent hearing dama...

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