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Convention Paper

Recreational Deafness-How Can Audio Engineers Stem It?

Authors: Raichel, Daniel R.

AES Convention 64 · Paper 1535 · November 1979

Abstract

The impact of recreational sound adds to the deleterious effects of occupational noise, thus accelerating the trend toward sensorineural deafness among most citizens of advanced nations. Statistics regarding permissible noise levels and increasing occurrence of sensorineural hearing impairment point up the necessity of audio engineers participating in a concerted effort to educate the public to the dangers of sustained overexposure to loud sounds.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 64
AES Convention
64
Paper number
1535
Publication date
November 6, 1979
Affiliation
Harland Bartholomew and Associates, Inc., St. Louis, MO ; New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper