Hearing Loss Could Lead to Multiple Chronic Diseases for Millions of Brits PR Newswire IPSWICH, England, July 2, 2012 IPSWICH, England, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ear plug retailer, All Ear Plugs, urges Brits to take more care in protecting their ears following the release of data from the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) in the US linking hearing loss to chronic diseases.