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Musicians and others involved in the music industry are at risk of developing permanent hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and other hearing disorders from exposure to loud sounds. NIOSH examines the risks associated with music exposure and provides recommendations to protect their hearing.
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NIOSH [2015]. Reducing the risk of hearing disorders among musicians. By Kardous C, Themann C, Morata T, Reynolds J, Afanuh S Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2015–184.
