{"id":4652,"date":"2023-08-24T14:37:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T21:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/?p=4652"},"modified":"2023-08-24T14:37:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T21:37:36","slug":"can-sun-exposure-cause-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/can-sun-exposure-cause-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Sun Exposure Cause Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Living in Santa Barbara means that fun trips to Mesa Lane Beach are only a short drive away. Whether you enjoy swimming or sunbathing, knowing how to protect yourself from the sun\u2019s UV rays is essential to a fun time. Not only can sun exposure cause damage to the skin, eyes and immune system<\/a>, but it may also lead to hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s discuss the link between hearing loss and sun exposure and how to protect yourself from harmful UV rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun Exposure and Oxidative Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Oxidative stress is a condition that can occur when there is a surplus of free radicals in the body and not enough antioxidants to eradicate them, leading to cell and tissue damage and accelerated aging<\/a>. Ultraviolet light, found in sunlight, is one possible source of the creation of oxidative stress in the body. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study on sun exposure as a risk factor for hearing loss tested the chronic sun exposure of 805 Japanese men and women. Sun exposure was assessed by the severity of photodamaged skin, manifested as skin wrinkling and hyperpigmentation. The analysis showed that the oxidative stress released from chronic sun exposure is a risk factor in the development of hearing loss<\/a>. The best way to prevent oxidative stress-induced hearing loss from sun exposure is to take steps to protect yourself from harmful UV rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Sun Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Protecting yourself from UV rays will not only help prevent oxidative stress-induced hearing loss<\/a> but can also help prevent skin cancer, premature aging and damage to the eyes and immune system. Some easy ways to prevent UV ray damage include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n