Occupational Hearing Loss WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Occupational Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is an increasingly prevalent disorder that results from exposure to high-intensity sound, especially over a long period of time. Unfortunately, around 30 million adults in the United States are exposed to hazardous sound levels in the workplace. Among these 30 million people, one in four will acquire a permanent hearing loss as result of their occupation....read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Occupational hearing loss is due to damage to the inner ear from noise or vibrations.1
- Repeated exposure to loud noises can cause permanent hearing loss.2
- Ear protection is the best way to prevent occupational hearing loss.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Occupational Hearing Loss
- ↑ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (via Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention
- ↑ Wikipedia: Noise-induced hearing loss
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 22, 2009
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Work Related Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Occupational, Hearing Loss Work Related, Noise Induced Hearing Loss
- Last update: Oct. 22, 2009
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