Technology May Put Kids & Teens at Risk of Hearing Loss
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Though many people associate hearing loss with advanced age, anyone of any age can experience this condition. As a matter of fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years (approximately 5.2 million) have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to…