No matter what your age, Australians with good hearing health are better able to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
Exposure to noise, whether prolonged or of short duration, is a major cause of approximately one-third of adult-onset hearing loss.
Many people develop hearing loss from prolonged exposure to loud sounds. It can occur in workplace, environmental or recreational settings. Loud sounds damage ears and can lead to persistent tinnitus and hearing loss. The more exposure to loud noise, the worse it gets. It is mostly irreversible.