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Noise-induced hearing loss in Asia.
- Source :
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International journal of audiology [Int J Audiol] 2011 Mar; Vol. 50 Suppl 1, pp. S3-10. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The aim of this manuscript is to summarize the current scenarios encompassing noise exposure in the workplace and the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in Asia. NIHL is the most prevalent and preventable occupational disease in most Asian countries. Sources of noise in these countries include manufacturing and agriculture industries, exploitation of natural resources, and urban traffic. The highest attributable fraction of adult-onset hearing loss resulting from noise exposure in the world comes from Asian countries. NIHL is a serious health problem in Asia, not only because of the number of affected labourers, but also because the majority of Asian countries are still developing economies where access to health services and preventive programmes are limited. Lack of awareness about NIHL among employers, employees, and health care professionals is one of the main barriers for the prevention of NIHL in Asia. In this paper, the sources of noise, NIHL prevalence in different industries, local legislation, and research publications on NIHL from Asia are discussed.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Asia epidemiology
Attitude of Health Personnel
Awareness
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Policy
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced etiology
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced prevention & control
Humans
Male
Noise legislation & jurisprudence
Noise prevention & control
Noise, Occupational adverse effects
Occupational Diseases etiology
Occupational Diseases prevention & control
Occupational Health Services
Prevalence
Preventive Health Services
Risk Assessment
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced epidemiology
Noise adverse effects
Occupational Diseases epidemiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1708-8186
- Volume :
- 50 Suppl 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of audiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21288065
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/14992027.2010.540584