Abstract

In this article, I provide an overview of current issues and resources related to noise and public health for speech and hearing professionals and their clients. For context, some background information is given, including a brief description of the equal energy principle and the measurement of sound. Regulatory agencies and guidelines for recreational versus workplace noise are differentiated. Some common noisy recreational activities are surveyed and resources for education about hearing loss prevention are listed. Auditory as well as non-auditory health effects of noise are described and explored.

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