Vuvuzela - good for your team, bad for your ears
De Wet Swanepoel, James W Hall, Dirk Koekemoer
Abstract
Vuvuzela is synonymous with the vibrant atmosphere at South African soccer matches. The intensity of the sound however, is dangerously loud according to occupational noise exposure standards. Preventative measures, such as public awareness and hearing protection, should be prioritized, especially in lieu of the upcoming World Cup in 2010.
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