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Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests

A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits.

People who play video games are at risk of damaging their hearing due to potentially unsafe sound levels, a study has found. The paper also found that in three separate studies, boys were recorded as playing videos games more often than girls for longer stints and at higher volumes. They say: "The findings suggest that there may be a need to prioritise interventions, such as initiatives focused on education and awareness of the potential risks of gaming, that can help promote safe listening among gamers."

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