Hearing Damage Articles & Analysis
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This webinar explores the findings of HSE research on the current quality of noise health surveillance and introduces new technology, novel approaches and potential new hearing function test to provide an earlier indicator of noise hearing damage. ...
Bacterial meningitis is usually severe and while most people recover, it can cause serious complications, such as brain damage, hearing loss or learning disabilities. In the United States, approximately 500 deaths occur each year due to the condition. ...
Elevated blood lead levels in young children can trigger learning disabilities, decreased growth, hyperactivity, impaired hearing, and brain damage. State and local health departments in California and Arizona have estimated that five percent of childhood lead poisoning cases are potentially caused by consuming lead-contaminated candy. ...