An electronic hearing protection device is an ear protecting device worn either over the original earrings or on the inner ear when exposed to loud noise. The term 'Hearing Protection Device' is used to generally describe any type of protective Ear Protectors, whether made of metal, foam, plastic, or some type of neoprene appliance. These protectors are very useful for people working in industrial environments, factories, power facilities, ships, trains, stadiums, etc.
There are several types of hearing protection devices such as earmuffs, earplugs, hearing bands, and others. Earplugs are devices inserted in the ear canal to protect the ear from excessive wind, dust, foreign bodies, water intrusion, or loud noise, while earmuffs can be used at war (defense sector), music concerts, mines, and manufacturing sites to provide protection by reducing noise levels.
Market Dynamics:
Increasing prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss (hearing impairment) is expected to propel the growth of the electronic hearing protection device market. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 5.2 million children and adolescents aged 6 to 19 years 26 million adults aged 20 to 69 years have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to noise. Noise-induced hearing loss is a slow process that results in permanent hearing loss.
Moreover, increasing noise pollution and exposure to intense noise is also expected to fuel the growth of the electronic hearing protection device market. Elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms.
However, lack of awareness among people about hearing protection devices is expected to restrain the growth of the electronic hearing protection device market.
North America is expected to witness substantial growth in the market due to the increasing prevalence of hearing loss in the region. According to World Health Organization, in March 2019, one out of every ten people in the United States suffer from hearing impairment.
Competitive Analysis:
Major players operating in the electronic hearing protection device market are EERS Global Technologies Inc., ADCO Hearing Products Inc., 3M, Centurion Safety Products Ltd., Hulfators Group, Dynamic Ear Company, Siemens Healthineers AG, Amplifon, and Honeywell International Inc.
Major players in the market are adopting various business strategies such as product launches, to strengthen their product portfolio. For instance, in February 2020, GTX Corp announced the launch of a new patented wearable technology noise reduction system designed to protect the wearer from loud background noises, without interfering or drowning out direct verbal communication. Perfect for people with autism, motorcycle riders, race car drivers, oil and gas workers, recreational firearms users, hunters, first responders, law enforcement, and defence/military.
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