TABLE 9.

Steps used to restore (for those with hearing loss) or protect/preserve (for those without hearing loss) hearing health

Responsesa	All	With Hearing Loss	Without Hearing Loss
Listen to music at a lower volume	58	37	65
Avoid loud spaces	54	40	59
Use hearing protection (e.g., earplugs, earmuffs, etc.)	53	42	57
Visit hearing specialist for regular checkups	52	62	49
Wear a hearing aid	40	83	25
Avoid using ear buds	33	28	34
Avoid using white noise machines	25	24	26
Undergo surgery for a hearing implant	12	24	8
Don’t know/not sure	6	5	6
None of the above	4	3	4

^a Responses summarized with percentages.