1) Over 1.1 billion people are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss from excessive sounds like those from personal audio devices, concerts, and nightclubs. 26 million Americans already suffer from this condition. 2) Prolonged exposure to sounds over 85 decibels can damage hearing, and many daily activities like using MP3 players at max volume or attending rock concerts exceed this threshold. 3) Noise-induced hearing loss is completely preventable if the right protective measures are taken, such as using custom earplugs, maintaining a safe distance from loud sounds, taking rest breaks, keeping music volume below 60% for less than 60 minutes, buying noise-cancelling headphones, and scheduling regular