Hearing loss among older construction workers: Updated analyses.
Am J Ind Med
; 61(4): 326-335, 2018 04.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29492986
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
A prior study of this construction worker population found significant noise-associated hearing loss. This follow-up study included a much larger study population and consideration of additional risk factors.METHODS:
Data included audiometry, clinical chemistry, personal history, and work history. Qualitative exposure metrics for noise and solvents were developed. Analyses compared construction workers to an internal reference group with lower exposures and an external worker population with low noise exposure.RESULTS:
Among participants (n = 19 127) an overall prevalence of hearing loss of 58% was observed, with significantly increased prevalence across all construction trades. Construction workers had significantly increased risk of hearing loss compared to reference populations, with increasing risk by work duration. Noise exposure, solvent exposure, hypertension, and smoking were significant risk factors in multivariate models.CONCLUSIONS:
Results support a causal relationship between construction trades work and hearing loss. Prevention should focus on reducing exposure to noise, solvents, and cigarette smoke.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Solventes
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Fumar
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Industria de la Construcción
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Exposición Profesional
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Pérdida Auditiva Provocada por Ruido
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Hipertensión
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ind Med
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article