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Health
Fraser Barton and William Ton

Noisier world linked to increase in hearing loss

With one in seven people globally expected to have tinnitus at some point, Australian researchers are raising awareness on ways to prevent deafness and hearing loss.

It is estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide have measurable hearing loss in light of increasing life expectancy and more noise exposure.

Signs of early hearing loss come in the form of tinnitus, commonly described as a ringing or roaring sound with a lack of external stimulus.

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