Written question asked by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 December 2022. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Friday, 9 December 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Hearing Impairment: Young People
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what data they have gathered, if any, which support the view that young people's hearing is placed at risk as a result of unsafe listening habits using headphones.
- Answer
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No specific assessment has been made. However, the World Health Organization estimates that more than one billion young people globally are at risk of hearing loss due to recreational exposure to loud sound, including through headphones.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL3848
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Audio equipment Hearing impairment Health hazards Young people
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- 2022-12-09 12:52:40 +0000
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