U.S. Hearing Protection Devices Market Growth Is Driven by the Increasing Incidence of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Hearing protection devices are ear protection devices worn in or over the ears prevent noise-induced hearing loss while exposed to hazardous noise. These devices can also help protect against other effects of noise exposure such as hyperacusis and tinnitus. Numerous types of hearing protection devices are available in the market, such as earplugs, earmuffs, hearing bands, and others. Growth of the U.S. hearing protection devices market is mainly driven by the increasing incidence of noise-induced hearing loss (hearing impairment) around the world, especially in the United States. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) around 16% of adults in the U.S. report hearing trouble. The prevalence of hearing loss is twice as common as cancer or diabetes. Noise-induced hearing loss is a slow process that results in permanent hearing loss. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2050, around 2.5 billion people, worldwide, are expected to have ...