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Playing Golf Causes Deafness
The scientists have said that the players who use the new generation of thin-faced titanium drivers to propel the ball further and make the game easier are at the highest risk.
The case came into surface after a 55-year old golfer discovered lower hearing due to the loud cracking noise made when metal club head makes when it strikes the ball.
The study conducted revealed that six titanium clubs against six thicker-faced stainless steel models revealed that the former all produced greater sound levels.
The authors of the journal say: "Our results show that thin-faced titanium drivers may produce sufficient sound to induce temporary or even permanent cochlear damage in susceptible individuals.
"If you are wearing earplugs you might not hear the shouts of 'fore', be hit by a ball on the head and get brain damage." says Andrew Coltart, one of Scotland's leading professional golfers.
The concerned had raised after a 55-year old golfer complained about unexplained reduced hearing at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. AGENCIES
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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