2024 No Prevalence of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Middle and High School Band Members: A Preliminary Study https://doi.org/10.1159/000501154 Ramrattan, Heidi North America Observational Students Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Noise Hearing Noise-induced hearing loss Musicians Adolescents This study assessed hearing thresholds among 42 Illinois band students vs. controls using audiometry. A majority of band members showed audiometric notches ≥15 dB HL at 4-6 kHz, suggesting increased NIHL risk with longer participation. Schools should adopt hearing preservation strategies. 2020