Could we really be putting our own health in jeopardy affecting our health insurance?

A poll was carried out amongst Glastonbury and other major music festival goers and consisted of 2,711 music attendees. The poll revealed that 84 per cent of people had either suffered from ringing in the ears or dullness of hearing after listening to loud music. Half of the people who were questioned also admitted to experiencing pain in the ears whilst listening to loud music and many had confessed to noticing signs of damaged hearing. However, despite the warning signs only 17 per cent actually took steps to correct their hearing.

Regardless of the scale one experiences listening to music, what is to be acknowledged, is that listening to very loud music can be extremely dangerous to the health condition of our ears. Steps such as turning the volume down or taking regular breaks from loud music, or simply moving away from speakers can all help towards protecting your hearing. The poll was conducted for RNID’s Don’t Lose the Music campaign and Emma Harrison from the campaign spoke out: "These results issue a stark warning about the UK's future hearing health”. “Volume levels at festivals can reach levels over 110 decibels - that's the same as a jet plane taking off. Repeated listening at this volume will cause premature hearing loss."

Mrs Harrison also went on to explain that this issue lacks in relevant information open to the public enabling them to make informed choices. As it concerns the body’s health, maybe it should be treated by relevant officials just like the other areas of public health, smoking and alcohol.