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Dangerous Decibels: A Public Health Partnership for Prevention of Noise-induced Hearing Loss
URL: http://www.dangerousdecibels.org/

Description:
This program is "designed to reduce the incidence and prevalence of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) by changing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of school-aged children." Find information on the mechanisms of hearing and hearing loss, supporting research, games and activities about dangerous sounds, and outreach and educator resources. A collaboration between researchers, museum educators, civic leaders, and Oregon and Southwest Washington schools.

LII Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Ear, Hearing Disorders, The Human Body

Publisher:
Oregon Health & Science University; Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

LII Database Information:
Record 26033 created by Ray Van Diest on 05/02/2008
Last modification on 05/12/2008
Published: 05/22/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26033

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