Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Mirza, Raúl A; Kirchner, Donald B.; Dobie, Robert A.; Crawford, James

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“…ONIHL is defined as a partial or complete hearing loss in one or both ears as the result of one’s employment; it is a function of continuous or intermittent noise exposure and usually develops slowly over several years [ 14 ]. ONIHL is different from the acoustic trauma, which is characterized by a sudden change in hearing as a result of a single exposure to a sudden burst of sound, such as explosive blasts, gunfire, and attendance at loud concerts [ 14 , 15 ]. Although there is increasing evidence that asymmetrical hearing loss occurs among individuals with ONIHL [ 16 ], typically, ONIHL is a sensory neural phenomenon involving injury to the inner ear.…”

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“…Although there is increasing evidence that asymmetrical hearing loss occurs among individuals with ONIHL [ 16 ], typically, ONIHL is a sensory neural phenomenon involving injury to the inner ear. It is bilateral and symmetrical, usually affecting the higher frequencies at 4 kHz, with spread to neighboring frequencies of 3 and 6 kHz, and some hearing recovery at 8 kHz [ 14 , 17 ]. With further noise exposure, the hearing loss can involve the lower frequencies at 0.5, 1, or 2 kHz [ 4 ].…”

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“…ONIHL is proposed to be on average no higher than 75 dB in the high frequencies and no higher than 40 dB in the lower frequencies [ 18 ]. Four grades of hearing impairment are classified by the WHO: slight (audiometric ISO value 20-40 dB), moderate (41-60 dB), severe (61-80 dB), and profound (81 dB or greater) [ 14 , 19 ]. The audiometric ISO values are averages of values at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz.…”

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An overview of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among workers: epidemiology, pathogenesis, and preventive measures

Chen

2020

Environ Health Prev Med

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Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is the most prevalent occupational disease in the world. The goal of this study was to review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and preventive measures of ONIHL among workers and provide evidence for the implementation of control measures. Literature studies were identified from the MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar using the search terms “noise-induced hearing loss” “prevalence”, “pathogenesis”, and “preventive measures”. The articles reviewed in this report were limited from 2000 to 2020. Articles that were not published in the English language, manuscripts without an abstract, and opinion articles were excluded. After a preliminary screening, all of the articles were reviewed and synthesized to provide an overview of the current status of ONIHL among workers. The mechanism of ONIHL among workers is a complex interaction between environmental and host factors (both genetic and acquired factors). The outcomes of noise exposure are different among individual subjects. Clinical trials are currently underway to evaluate the treatment effect of antioxidants on ONIHL. Noise exposure may contribute to temporary or permanent threshold shifts; however, even temporary threshold shifts may predispose an individual to eventual permanent hearing loss. Noise prevention programs are an important preventive measure in reducing the morbidity of ONIHL among workers.

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An overview of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among workers: epidemiology, pathogenesis, and preventive measures

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2020

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“…Gangguan pendengaran jenis sensorineural terjadi apabila ada kerusakan pada telinga dalam maupun pada saraf pendengaran yang menuju otak (3). Gangguan pendengaran akibat kebisingan berkembang secara bertahap dari waktu ke waktu akibat paparan kebisingan yang bersifat kontinyu maupun terputus-putus (12).…”

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The Potential Risk of Hearing Loss on Noise-Exposed Housewives : An Observational Study at Sukosari Madiun Railway Residentia

Krisnanti

Sulistyorini

2020

JKL

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Introduction: Hearing loss events often occur in communities who exposed to high-intensity noise and for long periods. Residents who lived around the railway tracks had a high risk of experiencing hearing loss. This study aims to analyze the potential risk of hearing loss in housewives who for 1x24 hours was always exposed to train noise. Method: This research was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design. The sample of this study was 42 housewives who were divided into 2 groups: 21 people exposed to noise and 21 people not exposed to noise. Respondents were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Research data obtained through interviews and observations. Measurement of noise intensity using a whisper test. Result and Discussion: Measurement of day and night noise (L = 65,9 dBA) has exceeded the noise quality standard set for residential areas which were 55 dBA. The results showed that noise (p = 0,030; OR = 5,846) had a strong correlation with hearing loss. While age (p = 0,416), length of stay (p = 1,000), the presence of a barrier (p = 0,465) did not have a significant correlation with hearing loss. Conclusion: Housewives who were exposed to noise have the potential risk of hearing loss. Therefore, efforts must be made to adjust the distance of the settlement and the installation of sound dampers to reduce the risk of hearing loss.

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“…Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) remains one of the most prevalent occupational disorders, arising across a wide variety of industries (1). This problem is a well-known health problem related to otolaryngology (2).…”

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Changes of Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss due to Working in the Steel Industry and Associated Effective Factors: Application of Bayesian Multivariate Multilevel Modeling using Skew Distribution : Rate of NIHL in Steel Workers

Nikpour

Fesharaki

2020

ircmj

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Background:There have been a limited number of studies on the relationships between time and occupational and demographical variables with the mean changes of low-frequency hearing (LFH) and high-frequency hearing (HFH). Objectives: This study investigated the rate of occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) due to working in the steel industry and associated effective factors. Materials and Methods: This historical cohort study was conducted within 2000 to 2010. Two LFH and HFH definitions of NIHL were used in this study. The average changes of LFH and HFL were considered the response variables. In addition, time and occupational (i.e., shift work and work experience) and demographical (i.e., age and educational level) variables were regarded as the independent variables. For data analysis, Bayesian multivariate multilevel modeling using skew distribution and OpenBUGS (version 3.2.2) and R (version 2.13.2) software were used in this study. Results: The present study was performed on 1,959 male workers with a mean age of 36.64±3.92 years. Among these subjects, 913 (46.6%), 134 (6.8%), and 912 (46.6%) participants were day workers, weekly-rotating shift workers, and routinely-rotating shift workers, respectively. The obtained results showed that age, work experience, educational level, and shift work had significant relationships with the changes of LFH and HFH. Conclusion:Overall, the findings of this 10-year historical cohort study demonstrated a relationship between time and demographical and occupational variables with the changes of LFH and HFL. Therefore, it is recommended to design preventive measures to reduce the deleterious effects of such variables on LFH and HFL.

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Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Cited by 101 publications

References 30 publications

An overview of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among workers: epidemiology, pathogenesis, and preventive measures

An overview of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among workers: epidemiology, pathogenesis, and preventive measures

The Potential Risk of Hearing Loss on Noise-Exposed Housewives : An Observational Study at Sukosari Madiun Railway Residentia

Changes of Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss due to Working in the Steel Industry and Associated Effective Factors: Application of Bayesian Multivariate Multilevel Modeling using Skew Distribution : Rate of NIHL in Steel Workers

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