Fill in the Blanks International Noise Awareness DayOnline version Complete the text with the correct words. by Soraya Music 1 measured longer decibels problems higher Loudness is in what ? s called ( dB ) . Over time , any sound that ? s 85 decibels or can cause hearing loss ? or other hearing , like tinnitus ( a ringing sound in your ears that won ? t go away ) . The louder a sound is , and the you listen to it , the more it can damage your hearing . 2 trouble concerts ears noises young Did you know ? 5 in 10 young people ( like you ) listen to their music or other audio too loudly . 4 in 10 people ( like you ) are around dangerously loud during events like and sports games . 48 million people in the U . S . have hearing with one ( or both ) of their . 3 effects quality raise public established International Noise Awareness Day ( INAD ) was in 1996 by the Center for Hearing and Communication to awareness and educate the about the harmful of noise on hearing , health and of life .