Study on Hearing Sensitivity in Women
A recent study suggests that women may have more sensitive hearing than men, and hearing sensitivity is influenced by gender and environment. The study used transient-evoked otoacoustic emissions to measure cochlear response to sound stimulation.
Key Points
- Women showed higher sensitivity to hearing across all populations sampled
- Hearing sensitivity is primarily influenced by gender and environment
- Urban environments may lead to shifts in hearing profiles to higher frequencies
Pros
- Providing insights into gender-based hearing sensitivity
- Highlighting the influence of environment on hearing
Cons
- The exact reasons for the gender differences in hearing sensitivity are not fully understood