This CODEPEH document, together with the 2025 brochure and flyer, addresses the issue of noise-induced hearing loss, which is an increasingly concerning public health issue due to its high prevalence and the general lack of awareness regarding prevention.
It is particularly troubling the impact on the paediatric population and the risks of developing permanent deafness. Noise-related damage primarily affects the inner ear, compromising hearing cells, the tectorial membrane, and auditory synapses. Prolonged exposure may lead not only to deafness but also to tinnitus, vertigo, and insomnia, among other consequences.
Understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms is urgently needed in order to develop effective prevention strategies. Educating children and adolescents about the risks of noise exposure is crucial to fostering safe listening behaviours.
Reference: Núñez-Batalla, F., Jáudenes-Casaubón, C., Sequí-Canet, J. M., Vivanco-Allende, A. and Zubicaray-Ugarteche, J. (2025). Prevention of noise-induced hearing loss in paediatric age groups: CODEPEH recommendations 2025. FIAPAS Special Supplements, 185, 1-24
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