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Does pop music cause hearing damage?

A Axelsson, F Lindgren

    Audiology : Official Organ of the International Society of Audiology
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Hearing loss in pop musicians is more common than previously thought, affecting 13-30%. However, the risk of hearing damage for concert audiences appears minimal, with a suggested music volume limit of 95 dB(A).

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Occupational Health
    • Music Science

    Background:

    • Limited research exists on hearing health in pop musicians.
    • Previous studies indicated a 5% sensorineural hearing loss rate.
    • Pop music professionals are exposed to high sound levels.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of hearing loss in pop music professionals.
    • To assess the risk of hearing damage for audiences attending pop music events.
    • To propose a sound level guideline for live music performances.

    Main Methods:

    • Audiometric testing was conducted on 83 pop music professionals.
    • Sensorineural hearing loss was assessed using standard audiological criteria.
    • Sound levels at live music events were considered in relation to audience risk.

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    Main Results:

    • Sensorineural hearing loss was identified in 13% to 30% of the musicians, depending on the definition used.
    • The identified hearing losses were generally slight.
    • The risk of hearing damage for the audience was determined to be small.

    Conclusions:

    • Pop musicians exhibit a higher prevalence of hearing loss than previously reported.
    • A maximum music presentation level of 95 dB(A) is recommended.
    • This limit aims to balance audiological concerns with audience enjoyment and safety.