International journal of audiology
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To describe personal music player (PMP) usage among adolescents, sociodemographic determinants and association with audiometric notches. ⋯ PMP exposure above the occupational limits of 80 and 85 dB(A) set by the Directive 2003/10/EC may be a risk factor for developing noise-induced hearing loss. Educational measures to ameliorate high risk behaviors in PMP usage are needed, particularly for socially disadvantaged groups.