Awareness of noise-induced hearing loss among residents in a metropolitan city in South-south Nigeria

Adekanye, Abiola Grace; Nja, Glory Mbe Egom; Ojo, Moses Olukayode; Mgbe, Robert Bassey; Offiong, M. E.; Umana, Aniefon N.

doi:10.4103/njm.njm_40_20

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“…NIHL resulted due to long exposure to noise from these sources. Tinnitus and hyperacusis were some symptoms experienced by residents [8,9]. Researchers found out that Eight (8) hours and beyond daily exposure to noise level ranging from 64.8 dBA to 98.0 dBA caused hearing impairments.…”

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Health Effects caused by Noise - The Case of Africa: Evidence in Literature from the Past 25 Years

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Effah

2022

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This narrative review paper is centred on researches conducted in Africa from the past Twenty-Five (25) years which reveals the health effects caused by noise pollution. Noise pollution has become a global menace. The various areas of noise reception, the health effects reported, sources, noise and exposure levels identified are described. Consistencies and discrepancies among results of various researches are elaborated. Finally, the implications of findings and any new research fields spotted are spelt out.

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