Study finds travelling by bike or public transport could damage hearing

Travelling by bike or public transport could be harming our hearing.

Study finds travelling by bike or public transport could damage hearing

Travelling by bike or public transport could be harming our hearing.

A Canadian study has found regular exposure to the sound of traffic or subway trains could cause hearing loss over time.

Researchers say nearly a fifth of noises on the underground are above a level which could cause damage.

The Canadian researchers are calling for more to be done to control commuter noise.

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