Woodard Hearing Centers-Hiking

Sound Knowledge
Hearing Loss Facts

Below are some important facts about hearing loss:

  • Hearing loss is the second most common complaint among older adults after arthritis.
  • 90% of hearing loss cases can be treated successfully with the use of hearing instruments, while the remaining 10% can be helped by surgery or other medical treatment.
  • Noise above 80-90 decibels on average over an 8-hour workday is considered hazardous.
  • Physicians seldom screen for hearing loss.
  • Firearms, music, airplanes, lawnmowers, power tools and many appliances are louder than 80 decibels and potentially hazardous to hearing with prolonged exposure.
  • A live rock concert produces sounds from 110 to 120 decibels — easily high enough to cause permanent damage to hearing over a 2- to 3-hour period.
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Contact Us:
AmplifyYourLife@
WoodardHearing.com

Phone:
Urbandale 515-276-6122
Des Moines 515-255-2300
Toll-Free 1-800-233-4327

Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Evening appointments available.
Walk-ins always welcome!

Locations:
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