Loud noise can harm hearing but two common metals — lead and cadmium — may have a similar effect, according to a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives. The study is unique because it links hearing loss and low-level exposures to lead and cadmium in a large sample of men and women in the United States. It is also the first to report cadmium’s effects on hearing in adults.
Cadmium and Lead Linked to Hearing Loss in Adults
