Health Canada Article on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Health Canada has published a detailed report in the Healthy Living section of its web site explaining that noise-induced hearing loss is caused by overexposure to loud sounds. The article says that in some cases the damage may be temporary, but repeated exposure to excessive noise for long periods of time can cause permanent damage.  Click the following link to read the full article:  http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/environ/hearing_loss-perte_audition-eng.php