On February 7, 2017, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will release a report about noise-induced hearing loss and its association with socio-demographics and self-reported exposure to loud noise.
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States—as many people report hearing loss as those with diabetes and cancer combined. Untreated hearing loss is associated with anxiety, depression, stress, and loneliness. Noise exposure can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease. Exposure to loud noise at home or in the community can damage hearing as much as working in a noisy work environment.
What can you do to help prevent hearing loss due to loud sounds?
CDC is offering several opportunities where you can learn more about CDC’s new Vital Signs report and how you can influence health.
- Read and share the new hearing loss Vital Signs materials when they are released.
- Look for CDC's new Vital Signs materials on Tuesday, February 7 at 1 PM EDT at www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns
- Participate in the conversation via your social media channels.
- Share your stories about how you and your partners have addressed noise-related hearing loss using the hashtags #TooLoud and #VitalSigns
- Learn how other organizations have successfully tackled the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss by joining the Vital Signs Town Hall.
- Vital Signs Town Hall: Noise-induced hearing loss: A preventable condition. – Tuesday, February 14, at 2 PM EDT
- Conference Line (U.S. only): 800-857-0604
- Passcode: 795-4413
- Vital Signs Town Hall: Noise-induced hearing loss: A preventable condition. – Tuesday, February 14, at 2 PM EDT
- Embed Too Loud for Too Long! materials in your website and member communication.
- Find the badges, buttons and widgets for this Vital Signs at https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/digitalmedia.html and use excerpts from the Vital Signs fact sheet in your emails, bulletins, and newsletters.
- Watch the CDC Public Health Grand Rounds this summer.
- “Promoting Hearing Health Across the Lifespan” – Tuesday, June 20 at 1 PM EDT
- Visit the Grand Rounds website (www.cdc.gov/cdcgrandrounds) and choose a connection link (broadband or slower connection). Registration is not required.
- Free continuing education/contact hours are available for watching.
Thank you for your help in spreading the word that noise away from work can damage hearing, too! Learn more about hearing loss and noise exposure resources at www.cdc.gov/nceh/hearing_loss.