Abstract
Intense exposure to noise has been recognised as a risk factor for hearing loss and tinnitus through many years. Preventive measures in terms of noise reduction and mandatory use of hearing protection devices were implemented in the 1970s, and in 1984 maximum permissible noise exposure levels were enforced. Results from a recent study from the Department of Occupational Medicine, Danish
Ramazzini Centre, indicate that these preventive measures may have born fruit.
A group of about 500 workers from the 10 manufacturing trades in Denmark with the highest reporting of noise induced hearing loss was followed from 2001 to 2010. Noise and related disorders in terms of hearing loss and tinnitus was measured at the site.
No association was between occupational noise exposure and hearing loss and tinnitus during the follow-up period. Also, a general decline in work site noise levels was observed from 2001 to 2010. These results do not change the fact that intensive noise exposure can cause hearing loss and tinnitus but indicates that preventive measures in terms of information and legislation may have proven
effective.
Ramazzini Centre, indicate that these preventive measures may have born fruit.
A group of about 500 workers from the 10 manufacturing trades in Denmark with the highest reporting of noise induced hearing loss was followed from 2001 to 2010. Noise and related disorders in terms of hearing loss and tinnitus was measured at the site.
No association was between occupational noise exposure and hearing loss and tinnitus during the follow-up period. Also, a general decline in work site noise levels was observed from 2001 to 2010. These results do not change the fact that intensive noise exposure can cause hearing loss and tinnitus but indicates that preventive measures in terms of information and legislation may have proven
effective.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | University of Aarhus |
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| Publication status | Published - 24 Mar 2017 |
| Event | Ph.d.-forsvar - Søauditoriet, Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus Duration: 24 Mar 2017 → 24 Mar 2017 https://newsroom.au.dk/nyheder/vis/artikel/phd-forsvar-thomas-winther-frederiksen/ |
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| Other | Ph.d.-forsvar |
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| Location | Søauditoriet, Aarhus Universitet |
| City | Aarhus |
| Period | 24/03/2017 → 24/03/2017 |
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