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Noise-induced hearing loss [PDF]
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 2014 This review will discuss the real-world risk factors involved in noise-induced hearing loss as a result of common and popular recreational activities prone to mid and high levels of noise exposure. Although there are currently no interventional measures available to reverse or mitigate preexisting hearing loss from noise, we discuss the vital ...
Robert, Ivory +2 more
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Noise 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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Journal 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
Konstantina M. Stankovic +2 more
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Respondent’s Characteristic and Noise Intensity as Predicting Factors of Noise Induced Hearing Loss
The 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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Impact of a hearing conservation programs on occupational noise-induced hearing loss
Revista 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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Journal 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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Asian 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?
Brazilian 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
International 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
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Audiological profile of professional disc jockeys
Revista CEFAC, 2020 Purpose: to describe the audiological profile of professional disc jockeys acting in cities of the Brazilian Federal District. Methods: audiometry, tympanometry, transient evoked emissions, and distortion product evoked emissions exams were conducted ...
Roseany Alves da Costa +3 more
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