Occupational Noise: Auditory and Non-Auditory Consequences.

p.aythelady61 shared this article with you from Inoreader Occupational Noise: Auditory and Non-Auditory Consequences. Via pubmed: tinnitus Related Articles Occupational Noise: Auditory and Non-Auditory Consequences. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Dec 02;17(23): Authors: Sheppard A, Ralli M, Gilardi A, Salvi R Abstract Occupational noise exposure accounts for approximately 16% of all disabling hearing losses, but the true value and societal costs may be grossly underestimated because current regulations only identify hearing impairments in the workplace if exposures result in audiometric threshold shifts within a limited frequency region. Research over the past several decades indicates that occupational noise exposures can cause other serious auditory deficits such as tinnitus, hyperacusis, extended high-frequency hearing loss, and poor speech perception in noise. Beyond the audiogram, there is growing awareness that hearing loss is a significant risk factor for other debilitating and potentially life-threatening disorders such as cardiovascular disease and dementia. This review discusses some of the shortcomings and limitations of current noise regulations in the United States and Europe. PMID: 33276507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.