Gaborjan, Anita and Koscso, Gabor and Garai, Reka and Tamas, Laszlo and Vicsi, Klara and Hacki, Tamas (2025) Prevention of noise-induced hearing loss in children - evidence-informed recommendations for safe listening at events. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY, 64 (10). pp. 1017-1026. ISSN 1499-2027, 1708-8186
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ObjectiveChildren's events are often perceived as excessively loud, with risks of noise-induced hearing loss and other adverse effects. In many countries, including Hungary, specific regulations for recreational noise levels are absent. This research aims to establish a scientific basis for safety categories and noise level limits to protect children's hearing.DesignNoise levels were measured at events, and otoacoustic emissions were assessed to determine auditory impacts. Children and parents also completed loudness perception surveys.Study sampleThirteen events were analysed with 25 noise-level measurement points. We included children aged 3-12 years, conducted 38 otoacoustic emission tests on both ears before and after the event, and collected 51 completed questionnaires.ResultsOnly seven measurement points were in the "safe" category, 40% were "risky", and 32% were "dangerous". While safe events did not alter inner ear function, it was reduced in several cases after risky events. High noise intensities were uncomfortable for 80% of the children.ConclusionsChildren's events often exceed safe noise levels, underscoring the critical need for sound monitoring and control. We recommend implementing guidelines, public education, and warnings to prevent hearing loss, with proposed regulations and age-related safety recommendations, presenting sound intensity categories with letters A to F.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | PRODUCT OTOACOUSTIC EMISSION; NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY; NATIONAL-HEALTH; YOUNG-ADULTS; PURE-TONE; EXPOSURE; MUSIC; RISK; ADOLESCENTS; PREVALENCE; Noise; hearing; prevention; children; event; loudness |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 26 May 2026 11:34 |
| Last Modified: | 26 May 2026 11:34 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/67431 |
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