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 sporting events. An estimated 26 million Americans already suffer from this condition. 2) Prolonged exposure to sounds louder than 85 decibels can damage hearing, and many daily activities like using an MP3 player at full volume or attending a rock concert 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