High lead exposure linked to hearing loss in youth

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High lead exposure linked to hearing loss in youth

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Teens exposed to higher-than-normal levels of lead are more likely to have trouble hearing.

23 December,2011 11:15 am

It was suggested in a new study that links the hearing problems to lead levels well below those considered safe by current standards. But other heavy metals werent clearly tied to hearing problems, researchers said. And with lead, the report found only a small proportion of adolescents had blood concentrations that might be linked to hearing loss.