HEALTHSCMP CHINA
Chinese student suffers temporary hearing loss after 4 hours of cicada noise while camping
An 18-year-old boy in eastern China, identified by his surname Yang, experienced temporary hearing impairment after being exposed to cicada noise during a camping trip in early July. The incident, reported by Shandian News, gained 4.5 million views on social media, highlighting public surprise over natural sounds affecting health.
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