3M hosts Dangerous Decibels events to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss
WHY: 12.5% of youth aged 6 to 19 years have hearing loss related to hazardous sound exposure.
WHAT: Kids and families alike will gather at Tartan Park on Wednesday, October 16, for Dangerous Decibel’s "How Loud is Your Music? Jolene Family Reunion and U-Build-It Jolene workshop.” This free, public event features 20 teams from Minnesota and across the U.S. who will build mannequins that measure music-player sound levels. Parents and children can see teams create the mannequins, have their music players tested, and learn more about earphones/headphones and how loud music affects the ear.
The “How Loud is Your Music” event is part of a weeklong series of events hosted by 3M and Dangerous Decibels. The other events include an International conference at 3M called “Innovations in Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Prevention in Kids”and a hands-on educator workshop.