July 19, 2006
LiveScience on the Mosquito Tone and hearing loss
According to LiveScience, the reason the over 30 crowd can't hear the Mosquitotone, is "a result of an epidemic of noise-induced hearing loss, not just aging."
"There is natural age-related hearing loss, called presbycusis. And then there's unnatural, accelerated hearing loss from noise. Most 30-year-olds should be able to hear a 17-kilohertz sound. This is the case in quiet societies in remote regions such as Nepal and parts of Africa. The fact that many of us cannot hear the Mosquito is a result of an epidemic of noise-induced hearing loss, not just aging."
Mosquitotone Related articles:
-- A Ring Tone Meant to Fall on Deaf Ears
-- Mosquitotone - Teen Buzz/Teenager Repellent ringtone available
-- Teenager repellent "Mosquito" turned into ringtone
-- Where to download the Mosquitotone
Links to related studies and article on hearing loss:
-- iPod/Cell Phone warning: turn it down
-- Mobiles could lead to hearing loss among college kids
-- Siemens phones may cause hearing damage
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