India, July 21 -- Hearing loss isn't just affecting older adults anymore - young adults are experiencing hearing problems too, and it's becoming a concern among experts. According to a 2015 World Health Organisation (WHO) report, 'some 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss'. Also read | Alka Yagnik reveals hearing loss diagnosis: Warning signs to look out for

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, experts share that the main culprits behind this increased risk are unsafe listening practices related to using personal listening devices like headphones and earbuds, and exposure to loud music at venues. WHO data indicates that among teenagers and young adults aged 12-35 years, 'nearly 50 percent are exposed to unsafe...