In March 2008, the journal Seminars in Hearing published a collection of articles based on presentations given at the conference “Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children at Work and Play” held in October 2006.
- Bittel, S.N.; Freeman, B.A.; Kemker, B.E. Investigation of Toy-Noise Exposure in Children. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 10–18.
- Blessing, P. Wising Up about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: An Evaluation of WISE EARS! A National Campaign to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 94–101.
- Chesky, K. Hearing Conservation and Music Education. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 90–93.
- Erlandsson, S.I.; Holmes, A.; Widén, S.E.; Bohlin, M. Cultural and Social Perspectives on Attitudes, Noise, and Risk Behavior in Children and Young Adults. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 29–41.
- Folmer, R.L. Hearing-Loss Prevention Practices Should Be Taught in Schools. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 67–80.
- Griest, S. Evaluation of a Hearing-Loss Prevention Program. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 122–136.
- Hidecker, M.C. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in School-Age Children: What Do We Know? Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 19–28.
- Howarth, L.C. Coordinating a Hearing Health Education Program: Challenges and Strategies. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 111–121.
- Johnson, C.D.; Meinke, D.K. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Implications for Schools. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 59–66.
- Martin, W.H. Dangerous Decibels: Partnership for Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Tinnitus in Children. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 102–110.
- Meinke, D.K.; Meade, S.; Johnson, C.D.; Jensema, J. Occupational Model of Mobile Audiometric Testing for High School Students. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 49–58.
- Milz, S.A.; Witherspoon, M.K.; Ames, A.L.; Wilkins III, J.R. Noise Exposure Assessment of Three Adolescents Living on Farms in Northwestern Ohio. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 42–48.
- Sobel, J.; Meikle, M. Applying Health Behavior Theory to Hearing-Conservation Interventions. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 81–89.
- Thurston, F.E. Is External Noise a Risk to Fetal Hearing Development? A Review. Seminar on Hearing 2008; 29(1): 3–9.
These articles provide an overview of conference topics and themes, including sources of hazardous sounds; risks associated with exposure to loud sounds; public policy considerations; health behavior/communication theories; and strategies, programs, and resources that can be used to educate children about NIHL. The conference was sponsored by a grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health with additional support provided by the National Hearing Conservation Association, the University of Northern Colorado, Marion Downs Hearing Center, Oregon Health & Science University, and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
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