Add cranked-up earphones to the list of health dangers Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration wants New Yorkers to avoid.
The city Health Department said Wednesday it plans to warn young people that they risk hearing loss from listening to personal music players at high volume.
The agency says it hasn’t finalized the cost or scope of the social media campaign, first reported by the New York Post. The department’s fundraising arm says it has raised $70,000 in donations so far.
Other health groups also have launched similar efforts.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says excessive noise has caused permanent hearing damage in 1 in 8 children and teens, and about 1 in 6 adults under 70.
Bloomberg previously cracked down on smoking, trans fats, salt and large, sugary drinks.
(AP)
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Let him walk into any BP wedding hall, while the music is playing, he’ll have a lot more to cry about.
Bloomberg is bringing some desperately needed comic relief to NY
before you know it its gonna be against the law to listen too loud! This guy is NUTS!!!
Is it soon gonna be illegal to sneeze in NY??
You know what? Hate me if you want, but I appreciate his efforts in forcing us to not do things that are a big health risk. To me it’s the same as requiring seat belts; or suicide being illegal. I like it. I don’t feel bad that he is taking away our freedom to hurt ourselves. I am actually THANKFUL.