Exposure to frequent, intense, and repeated high noise levels from so-called "amplified" music is one of the causes of hearing loss. According to the 2014 Health Barometer, among the 4,859 people aged 15–35 surveyed on the subject, 13% frequently and intensively listen to music using headphones or earbuds. This practice is more common among men, residents of large urban areas, and younger people, and it decreases with age. Furthermore, 21% of those surveyed regularly attend concerts, nightclubs, or other recreational venues with high sound levels. These are most often men, people aged 20 to 24, financially well-off, and living in large urban areas. While attendance at high-volume recreational venues has been declining since 2007, the proportion of 18- to 35-year-olds who frequently and intensively listen to amplified music through headphones or earbuds has tripled, rising from 4% to 13%. These data suggest the need to strengthen preventive measures aimed at preserving hearing health, particularly among adolescents and young adults.