58 million Americans are exposed to loud, frequent noises, including firearms, at work and home
Substantial noise exposures, with potentially serious long-term hearing health consequences, frequently occur in occupational and recreational settings, a new report explains. Ref. Source 1k.
Noise pollution can always be a hazard no matter where you live, unless you are out in the boonies with nothing but peace and quiet around you. I know I have lost hearing in both my ears due to loud explosions and gun fire around me from my days in the military. I have a feeling that it will progressively get worse since I work around loud jet engine noises.