Prevention of noise-induced hearing loss in children – evidence-informed recommendations for safe listening at events.
Objective: Children's events are often perceived as excessively loud, with risks of noise-induced hearing loss and other adverse effects. In many countries, including Hungary, specific regulations for recreational noise levels are absent. This research aims to establish a scientific basis for safety...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Audiology Vol. 64; no. 10; pp. 1017 - 1027 |
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| Formato: | questionnaire/scale research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oct2025
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