Kids and Healthy Hearing Habits

What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?

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Loud noise can damage part of the inner ear and cause permanent hearing loss.

The extent of noise-related damage to your hearing depends on three factors: decibel level, distance, and time. Learn how loud noises can put children’s hearing at risk over time.

Teaching kids about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss can help them develop healthy hearing habits.

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Noise is everywhere. Learn which sounds and environments can put your hearing at risk and how to protect your hearing.

A cutaway illustration of the human ear showing the internal structures of the ear canal.

Learn how sounds make their way from the source to your brain.

Last Updated Date:

July 22, 2016

It's a Noisy Planet. Protect Their Hearing.®

This national public education campaign is designed to increase awareness among parents of children ages 8 to 12 about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. With this information, parents and other adults can encourage children to adopt healthy hearing habits before and during the time that they develop listening, leisure, and working habits.

It's a Noisy Planet. Protect Their Hearing.® and the Noisy Planet logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Kids and Healthy Hearing Habits

What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?

Too Loud. Too Long.

Why Teach Kids About Hearing Loss Caused by Noise?

Where Is the Noise?

Journey of Sound to the Brain (video)

What Did You Say? What Loud Noises Can Do to Your Hearing

Journey of Sound to the Brain

It's a Noisy Planet. Protect Their Hearing.®