Your child or grandchild's first words. The meadowlark's song. Your spouse saying, "I love you." The thought of missing out on these sounds is heartbreaking. If the sound you're not hearing is a cry for help, a honking horn, or a smoke detector, the results could be dangerous or even deadly.Farming is a noisy business. According to the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (GPCAH), hearing loss from noise exposure is common among agricultural workers. It usually occurs gradually over the span of several years and may not be noticed until it's a serious problem.
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