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2020 Yes https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7714025/ Eichwald, John North America Observational Epidemiology Study Students Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Noise This study suggests that approximately three in four students are exposed to loud sounds at school with nearly one
half (46.5%) exposed on a routine basis. Among the students
reporting exposure (73.6% of all respondents), 85.9% reported
that they were not provided hearing protection during class
or activities where they were exposed. Among all students
responding, fewer than one out of three (29.6%) reported
being taught how to protect their hearing during noisy events
or activities