According to the American Hearing Loss Association, about 20 percent of adults in the United States, (48 million) report some degree of hearing loss. Many things can cause hearing loss but one of the main factors is a noise-induced incidence. In fact, noise is one of the most common occupational hazards of today. It is important to protect our ears, and it may not just be the extremely loud noises that are causing the damage. Here is some information about everyday noise that can cause hearing loss, along with ways to protect your delicate hearing from damage.