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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> idevices@groups.io <idevices@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Dominique Farrell<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:51 AM<br><b>To:</b> idevices@groups.io<br><b>Cc:</b> iphone_newbees@freelists.org; fb-exchange@freelists.org; watchosblindusersgroup@groups.io<br><b>Subject:</b> [iDevices] Apple shares updates on its Hearing Study with iPhone and Apple Watch data<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>Filipe Espósito<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>Back in 2019, Apple announced three new health research studies based on data collected from the iPhone and Apple Watch. To coincide with International Noise Awareness Day yesterday, the company shared updates on its Hearing Study conducted in partnership with the University of Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>Apple Hearing Study<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>Since watchOS 6, Apple Watch users can rely on the Noise app, which measures the level of noise in the user’s environment, to warn of potential ear damage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), people shouldn’t be exposed to an average annual noise level above 70 decibels (dBA).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>The study, conducted in partnership between Apple and the University of Michigan, uses this data to measure the impacts of noise exposure on hearing health.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>In 2021, Apple shared the first insights from this study, which showed that 25% of participants experienced exposure to sound levels louder than the recommended limit at some point.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>In most instances, this happened during common situations like being in traffic, working with machinery, and riding public transportation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>The most recent data show that 1 in 3 adults in the US, around 77 million people, are exposed to excessive noise levels. The states with the highest populations have the largest number of those affected by high-decibel noise. This includes California, Texas, Florida, and New York.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>The highest percentage of participants exposed to noise levels that are often above 70 dBA reside in Puerto Rico (44%) and the lowest percentage reside in Washington DC (20%).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>Here’s how to protect your ears from external noise<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>According to Apple and the University of Michigan, there are a few things people can do to protect themselves from loud noises. These include wearing hearing protection devices such as earplugs in noisy environments, buying quiet appliances, and taking regular breaks from noisy areas when possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>If you own an Apple Watch, be sure to check out the Noise app for a better idea of the sound noise levels in your environment. You can also enable notifications for when you’re exposed to above-recommended levels for extended periods of time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>It’s worth noting that the Apple Hearing Study is available in the United States through the Apple Research app for iPhone at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><a href="https://www.apple.com/ios/research-app/">https://www.apple.com/ios/research-app/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-IE>9to5Mac. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white;mso-ligatures:none'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/idevices/message/26066" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#26066)</a> | <a href="mailto:idevices@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5BiDevices%5D%20Apple%20shares%20updates%20on%20its%20Hearing%20Study%20with%20iPhone%20and%20Apple%20Watch%20data" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="mailto:dominiqueafarrell@gmail.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5BiDevices%5D%20Apple%20shares%20updates%20on%20its%20Hearing%20Study%20with%20iPhone%20and%20Apple%20Watch%20data" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/98537064/318502" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/idevices/post">New Topic</a><o:p></o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><hr size=2 width="25%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>To post to this list send your message to: <a href="mailto:idevices@groups.io">idevices@groups.io</a>.<br>This list owned by, Gateway For the Blind LLC.<br><a href="http://www.gatewayfortheblind.com" target="_blank">http://www.gatewayfortheblind.com</a><br>The Gateway To Independence<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><hr size=2 width="25%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://groups.io/g/idevices/editsub/318502">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:idevices+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/idevices/leave/10256783/318502/351860119/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [floza58@bellsouth.net]<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white;mso-ligatures:none'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>