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Noise-induced hearing loss

open access: yesNoise and Health, 2012
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) still remains a problem in developed countries, despite reduced occupational noise exposure, strict standards for hearing protection and extensive public health awareness campaigns.
Mariola Sliwinska-Kowalska, Adrian Davis
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Noise-induced hearing loss [PDF]

open access: yesCurrent Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 2014
To summarize relevant literature occurring over the past 12-18 months forwarding understanding of noise-induced hearing loss in relation to military service.Hearing loss prior to entry into military service is highly predictive of subsequent hearing loss and hearing loss disability.
Kevin W, Christie, Daniel F, Eberl
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Hearing in young adults, part I: the effects of attitudes and beliefs toward noise, hearing loss and hearing protector devices [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
There is great concern regarding the development of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in youth caused by high sound levels during various leisure activities.
Dhooge, Ingeborg   +2 more
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Impact of a hearing conservation programs on occupational noise-induced hearing loss

open access: yesRevista CEFAC, 2022
Purpose: to analyze the impact of a Hearing Conservation Program on occupational noise-induced hearing loss in a metallurgical plant. Methods: a longitudinal case study (2003-2018) was carried out and a Hearing Conservation Program assessed with ...
Adalva Virgínia Couto Lopes   +3 more
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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the second most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss, after age-related hearing loss, and affects approximately 5% of the world’s population. NIHL is associated with substantial physical, mental, social, and economic impacts at the patient and societal levels. Stress and social isolation in patients’ workplace
Natarajan, Nirvikalpa   +2 more
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Noise-induced Hearing Loss among Patients Requiring Pure Tone Audiometry Evaluation in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

open access: yesJournal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023
Introduction: Noise-induced hearing loss is a type of sensorineural hearing loss caused by long-term exposure to loud noise. This study provides insight into hearing loss problems the general population faces.
Sangita Shrestha   +4 more
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Respondent’s Characteristic and Noise Intensity as Predicting Factors of Noise Induced Hearing Loss

open access: yesThe Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2020
Introduction: Sensorineural hearing loss caused by loud noise exposure for a long time is known as the risk ofexperiencing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. PT. Multi Karya Asia Pacific Raya (PT.
Decy Situngkir   +2 more
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The noise profile and hearing impact of commercial fiberglass reinforced plastic speed boats in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

open access: yesAsian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023
Background: Hearing impairment may result from tourism-related vehicle engine noise in Port Blair, Andaman, and Nicobar Islands. Aims and Objectives: Measure noise levels and test commercial fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) speedboat operators for ...
Jonathan Lalchawilena , Lalhmingmawii
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Is it necessary to perform occupational audiometric testing at 6-months of employment?

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2022
Introduction: Current Brazilian legislation requires that all workers exposed to noise are to be given an audiogram upon hiring, after 6 months of employment (first periodic test), and annually after the first periodic test.
Vagner Antonio Rodrigues da Silva   +6 more
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Firefighters' noise exposure: A literature review

open access: yesInternational Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2013
Aim: To review the literature about the effects of environmental noise on the hearing ability of firefighters. Method: The PubMed and Scielo databases were searched and studies from 2002 to 2012 that included the keywords firefighters, noise, and hearing
Taxini, Carla Linhares   +1 more
doaj   +3 more sources

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