Noise Induced Hearing Loss or NIHL
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
NIHL? Yes, this is also known as noise induced hearing loss.
The loudness of sound is measured in units called decibels (dB). The hum of a refrigerator is 40 dB, normal conversation is 60 dB, and city traffic is 85 dB.
Sources of noise that can cause NIHL include small firearms, motorcycles, and not surprisingly firecrackers, all emitting [...]