Study sees Higher Rates of Hearing Loss among Teenage Girls

Researchers found that the number of teenage girls who experienced a form of hearing loss rose to 17% in a recent survey from 12% in a previous survey. The recent study also found an increased number of teens who reported listening to portable music players during a given day, which could explain why girls are catching up with boys' rates of hearing loss. Reuters (12/27) http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BQ3K220101227