A medical expert, Dr Oladipupo Olaleye has decried the increasing rate of Nigerians using earpieces, headsets and ear-pod, describing the act as injurious to the ear.
Dr Olaleye made this known during a motorcade sensitization campaign for students of the Polytechnic Ibadan.
He said people who are often exposed to loud sounds are liable to suffer permanent hearing loss and other hearing impairment if not immediately checked.
The medical experts explained that the aim of the campaign was to raise awareness on the dangers associated with oneself to loud sounds which he said was more common among the youth.
Dr Olaleye also appealed to Nigerians to always monitor sound levels and reduce the time spent around noisy environments.
He said “It is possible to have a good hearing across the life course through ear and hearing care, many common causes of hearing loss can be prevented if people heed to advice”
He however cautioned against youths’ attitudes to increasing the volume in cars and clubs, saying such action is dangerous.
Mosope Kehinde
