Lines of Communication

In celebration of International Noise Awareness Day, check out the Safe Listening Guide created by the Center for Hearing and Communication. It's an excellent educational tool, complete with decibel levels for common sounds and easy-to-remember safe listening tips. It's so critical to protect our hearing from noise because noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, yet preventable when we take a few simple steps.

Arline L. Bronzaft, PhD, Professor Emerita, City University of New York As we prepare to recognize the 29th International Noise Awareness...