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Effects of occupational noise and dust exposure on fasting plasma glucose in workers

环境与职业医学, 2023
BackgroundNoise and dust are the most widespread occupational hazards. Animal studies have shown that they may cause impaired fasting glucose (IFG) by disturbing glucose metabolism and impairing the function of pancreatic islet cells, which can lead to ...
Yuchen HOU, Boshen WANG, Lihong YIN, Yuepu PU, Hongbing ZHANG, Juan ZHANG   +5 more
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Tractor Noise Exposure Levels for Bean-bar Riders [PDF]

, 1993
Tractor noise exposure levels were measured for bystanders as described by the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory and for bean-bar riders on ground surfaces of concrete, grass, and bean field. The influence of ground configurations, engine speeds, and gear
Bern, Carl, Bern, Carl, Meyer, Roger, Schwab, Charles, Schwab, Charles   +4 more
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Workplace noise exposure and the prevalence and 10-year incidence of age-related hearing loss.

PLoS ONE, 2021
There is paucity of population-based data on occupational noise exposure and risk of age-related hearing loss. Therefore, we assessed cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of past workplace noise exposure with hearing loss in older adults.
Bamini Gopinath, Catherine McMahon, Diana Tang, George Burlutsky, Paul Mitchell   +4 more
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Occupational noise exposure: A review of its effects, epidemiology, and impact with recommendations for reducing its burden.

Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 2019
Exposure to hazardous noise is one of the most common occupational risks, both in the U.S. and worldwide. Repeated overexposure to noise at or above 85 dBA can cause permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, and difficulty understanding speech in noise.
C. Themann, Elizabeth A Masterson
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Occupational Exposure to Impulse Noise Associated With Shooting [PDF]

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2011
Shooting training is associated with exposure to a considerable amount of unique noise. We wanted to evaluate noise exposure during such training. Our observations especially apply to professional sport shooters, but they are also valid for shooting coaches/instructors.
Lwow, Felicja, Jóźków, Paweł, Mędraś, Marek   +2 more
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Work-related noise exposure in a cohort of patients with chronic tinnitus: analysis of demographic and audiological characteristics [PDF]

, 2017
Work-related noise exposure is one of the major factors contributing to the development of adult-onset hearing loss and tinnitus. The aim of this study was to analyze, in patients with chronic tinnitus and long-term occupational noise exposure, (A ...
ALTISSIMI, Giancarlo, BALLA, MARIA PAOLA, CIANFRONE, Giancarlo, De Vincentiis, Marco, De Virgilio, Armando, GRECO, Antonio, RALLI, MASSIMO, RICCI, PASQUALE, RICCI, Serafino, TURCHETTA, Rosaria   +9 more
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Noise exposure in occupational setting associated with elevated blood pressure in China

BMC Public Health, 2017
Background Hypertension is the primary out-auditory adverse outcome caused due to occupational noise exposure. This study investigated the associations of noise exposure in an occupational setting with blood pressure and risk of hypertension.
Shuchang Chen, Yaqin Ni, Lei Zhang, Liya Kong, Luying Lu, Zhangping Yang, Luoxian Yang, Xuhui Zhang, Yimin Zhu   +8 more
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Association between occupational noise and vibration and anxiety in the South Korean working population: a cross-sectional study

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2022
Background Although occupational exposure to noise and vibration is common, its effect on psychological wellbeing is poorly understood. This study investigated the relationship between occupational exposure to noise and vibration and anxiety among Korean
Minah Park, Fatima Nari, Wonjeong Jeong, Eun-Cheol Park, Sung-In Jang   +4 more
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Occupational Noise Exposure and the Risk of Stroke [PDF]

Stroke, 2013
Background and Purpose— Traffic noise <60 dB(A) has been associated with an increased risk of stroke. We investigated this relationship for 80 to 86 dB(A) occupational noise. Methods— We followed 116 568 industrial and 47 679 financial workers by linkage to Danish registries 2001
Stokholm, Zara Ann, Bonde, Jens Peter, Christensen, Kent Lodberg, Hansen, Åse Marie, Kolstad, Henrik A.   +4 more
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Are occupational and environmental noises associated with periodontitis? Evidence from a Korean representative cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background Evidences have shown that noise could be a risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Since periodontitis and CVD are characterized by inflammation, it is reasonable to doubt that occupational/environmental noise is a risk factor ...
Dong-Hun Han, Mi-Sun Kim
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