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A review of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1988-1994 and 2005-2006 in the United States found that the prevalence of high frequency hearing loss, which can be noise-induced, in adolescents aged 12-19 has remained relatively unchanged at approximately 16.8%. While the prevalence in adolescents overall has remained unchanged, the prevalence in female adolescents has increased from 11.6% to 16.7% between the two study periods. Accompanying this trend is also an increase in exposure to loud noise or music players in females, as well as a lower usage rate of hearing protection devices compared to males. Although research is still limited, it suggests that increased exposure to loud noise through personal listening devices is a risk factor to this type of acquired hearing loss. The ubiquitous use of smartphones across the world is increasing at a rate “faster than our ability to assess their potential health consequences.” Despite limited research, it is documented that 90% young adults across U.S. and European surveys have reported use of personal devices for several hours a day at maximum volume. At times, this sound level can be likened to a jet engine, exceeding 120 decibels. Recent research suggests stronger correlations found between extended duration and/or elevated usage of personal listening devices and hearing loss.

In the United States, high frequency hearing loss, which can be noise-induced, among adolescent 12–19 years old increased from 3.5% to 5.3% from 1994 until 2006. This suggests that increased exposure to loud noise through personal listening devices is a risk factor to this type of acquired hearing loss. The use of smartphones is increasing at a rate “faster than our ability to assess their potential health consequences.” 90% young adults across U.S. and European surveys have reported use of personal devices for several hours a day at maximum volume. At times, this sound level can be likened to a jet engine, exceeding 120 decibels. There is a correlations between extended duration and elevated usage of personal listening devices and hearing loss.