Dr. Graham Cates is bringing Family Medicine Center to Rock Sound, Eleuthera.
Our Rock Sound clinic will open in November 2019 and will provide the same high-quality health care on which we have built our reputation.
Services will include:
What is loud, and how loud does a sound have to be to damage our hearing?
When it comes to damaging levels of sound, the magic number is 85. Researchers have discovered that extended or repeated exposure to sounds of 85 decibels or above can cause permanent hearing loss.
Review this decibel chart to get an idea of the levels of noise around you everyday.
Source: The American Academy of Audiology
Take a look at this infographic and check out the noise meter to see how loud different sounds are.
Noise is a significant source of hearing loss, but you can protect your hearing. An important first step is to understand how noise causes hearing loss. Continue reading “Listen Up! Protect Your Hearing.”