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Audiologist Provides Tips to Protect Hearing ‘For Life’

‘Taking action early is key to achieving better hearing health outcomes,’ said Karen Hirschausen, Hearing Australia’s Principal Audiologist.
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Audiologist Provides Tips to Protect Hearing ‘For Life’
A worker is seen on the production floor at the Civmec Construction and Engineering facility in Perth, Australia, March 10, 2017. AAP Image/Dan Peled
Henry Jom
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An audiologist has advised Australians to prioritise their hearing health after a report found that one in 10 Aussies is impacted by workplace-related hearing loss.

According to data released by Hearing Australia in October, only one in four Aussies use hearing protection in noisy work environments or during leisure activities.
Henry Jom
Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
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