Hearing loss among older construction workers: Updated analyses

Dement, John M.; Welch, Laura S.; Cranford, Kim; Quinn, Patricia

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“…Four studies not published in Chinese or English were also excluded. Our meta-analysis includes 27 studies [7,[10][11][12][13]19,20,[28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47] in this meta-analysis. Selection details are shown in Figure 1.…”

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“…The sensitivity analysis for current smokers and NIHL risk showed that the result was not significantly affected by removal of any one study. Nevertheless, among studies for former smokers, sensitivity analysis hinted that, omitting the study by Dement [11], the pooled OR would change to 1.18 (95% CI: 1.00-1.39) (Supplementary Figure S2).…”

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“…may be independent factors or have a synergistic effect with noise to increase the risk of NIHL. Smoking is a risk factor for many illnesses, and many published studies [10][11][12][13] have suggested that it may also be associated with NIHL. Some toxic and harmful substances like nicotine from tobacco burning may affect hearing.…”

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Association between Smoking and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

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The purpose of this study was to synthesize the results of previously published observational studies through meta-analysis to clarify the association between smoking and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). We searched several databases as of October 2019. Based on the results of heterogeneity analysis (Q statistic and I2 statistic), a fixed effect model (for no heterogeneity; Q test P > 0.1 and I2 ≤ 50%) or a random effects model (for heterogeneity) was used to calculate the pooled odds ratios (ORs). We explored the potential dose-response relationship between smoking and NIHL as well. In total, 27 studies involving 30,465 participants were included. Compared with non-smokers, the pooled OR of current smokers was 2.05 (95% Confidence interval (CI): 1.71–2.46), and of former smokers was 1.11 (95% CI: 1.05–1.18). We found a curve linear association between an increasing number of pack-years (packages/day × smoking years) and risk of NIHL. The dose-response meta-analysis suggested that when the number of pack-years was less than fifteen, the risk of NIHL was increasing, and the highest combined OR was 5.25 (95% CI: 2.30–11.96) for pack-years of fifteen. After fifteen pack-years, the pooled OR had a slow decline. Our study indicated that smoking is a risk factor for NIHL. Current smokers have a higher risk than former smokers, and there is a positive dose-response relationship between smoking and NIHL.

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Association between Smoking and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

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“…BTMed is conducted by a consortium made up of The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), Duke University and the University of Maryland School of Medicine, with Zenith American Solutions serving as the administrative coordinator. We have previously reported on respiratory diseases, hearing loss, beryllium sensitivity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), longitudinal lung function decline, and mortality among workers in our screening program, and have estimated their life‐time risk for work‐related chronic diseases …”

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Mortality of older construction and craft workers employed at department of energy nuclear sites: Follow‐up through 2016

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Background To determine if construction and trades workers employed at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear sites facilities are at significant risk for diseases associated with occupational exposures, we compared the mortality experience of participants in the Building Trades National Medical Screening Program (BTMed) to that of the US population. Methods The cohort includes 24,086 BTMed participants enrolled between 1998 and 2016 and 5203 deaths. Cause‐specific standardized mortality ratios were calculated based on US death rates. Results Mortality was elevated for all causes, all cancers, cancers of the trachea, bronchus, and lung and lymphatic and hematopoietic system, mesothelioma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asbestosis, transportation injuries, and other injuries, particularly those caused by accidental poisoning, suggesting a possible effect of the opioid epidemic. Conclusions Apart from other injuries, mortality patterns were very similar to those reported in the past in this population. Construction workers employed at DOE sites have a significantly increased risk for occupational illnesses. Risks are associated with employment during all time periods covered including possibly after 1990. The cancer risks closely match the cancers identified for DOE compensation from radiation exposures. The high risk of lung cancer supports the value of early lung cancer detection. Continued medical surveillance is important.

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“…Também são apontados como fatores importantes de conscientização, além da relação entre a atividade profissional de trabalhadores de ramos profissionais tradicionalmente considerados como potencialmente nocivos à audição, como a construção civil, a limitação à exposição a solventes e à fumaça como a do cigarro, sugerindo que a prevenção deve ser o foco principal de atenção para todas estas questões (Dement et al, 2018 Conforme citado, para os casos de impossibilidade técnica de extinção da fonte sonora, deve-se valer do uso de equipamentos de proteção sonora individuais, sendo evidenciado que seu uso correto também é um fator decisivo para a prevenção de agravos e, para que esta utilização adequada ocorra, é indispensável a realização de treinamento adequado (Neitzel et al, 2008; Samelli e Moreira, 2014).…”

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Hearing loss among older construction workers: Updated analyses

Abstract: Results support a causal relationship between construction trades work and hearing loss. Prevention should focus on reducing exposure to noise, solvents, and cigarette smoke.

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Association between Smoking and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Association between Smoking and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Mortality of older construction and craft workers employed at department of energy nuclear sites: Follow‐up through 2016

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