Prevalence and Risk Factors of Noise-induced Hearing Loss among Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinder Infusion Workers in Taiwan

Su, Chang

doi:10.2486/indhealth.47.603

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“…Some studies have indicated that coffee has preventive effects on hearing loss but most studies were conducted on a specific type of hearing loss or situation. Chang et al reported that noise-induced hearing loss in workers is less frequent in tea or coffee consumers (OR = 0.03, 95% CI: 0.01–0.51) [ 35 ]. Caffeine improves transmission in the peripheral and central brain auditory pathways [ 36 ].…”

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Association of Coffee Consumption with Hearing and Tinnitus Based on a National Population-Based Survey

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Coffee is the one of the most common beverages worldwide and has received considerable attention for its beneficial health effects. However, the association of coffee with hearing and tinnitus has not been well studied. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of coffee with hearing and tinnitus based on a national population-based survey. We evaluated hearing and tinnitus data from the 2009–2012 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and their relationship with a coffee consumption survey. All patients underwent a medical interview, physical examination, hearing test, tinnitus questionnaire and nutrition examination. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the associations between coffee and hearing loss or tinnitus. We evaluated 13,448 participants (≥19 years) participants. The frequency of coffee consumption had a statistically significant inverse correlation with bilateral hearing loss in the 40–64 years age group. Daily coffee consumers had 50–70% less hearing loss than rare coffee consumers, which tended to be a dose-dependent relationship. In addition, the frequency of coffee consumption had an inverse correlation with tinnitus in the 19–64 years age group but its association was related with hearing. Brewed coffee had more of an association than instant or canned coffee in the 40–64 years age group. These results suggest a protective effect of coffee on hearing loss and tinnitus.

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Association of Coffee Consumption with Hearing and Tinnitus Based on a National Population-Based Survey

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“…Four studies not published in Chinese or English were also excluded. Our meta-analysis includes 27 studies [7,[10][11][12][13]19,20,[28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47] in this meta-analysis. Selection details are shown in Figure 1.…”

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Association between Smoking and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Rong

Wang

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The purpose of this study was to synthesize the results of previously published observational studies through meta-analysis to clarify the association between smoking and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). We searched several databases as of October 2019. Based on the results of heterogeneity analysis (Q statistic and I2 statistic), a fixed effect model (for no heterogeneity; Q test P > 0.1 and I2 ≤ 50%) or a random effects model (for heterogeneity) was used to calculate the pooled odds ratios (ORs). We explored the potential dose-response relationship between smoking and NIHL as well. In total, 27 studies involving 30,465 participants were included. Compared with non-smokers, the pooled OR of current smokers was 2.05 (95% Confidence interval (CI): 1.71–2.46), and of former smokers was 1.11 (95% CI: 1.05–1.18). We found a curve linear association between an increasing number of pack-years (packages/day × smoking years) and risk of NIHL. The dose-response meta-analysis suggested that when the number of pack-years was less than fifteen, the risk of NIHL was increasing, and the highest combined OR was 5.25 (95% CI: 2.30–11.96) for pack-years of fifteen. After fifteen pack-years, the pooled OR had a slow decline. Our study indicated that smoking is a risk factor for NIHL. Current smokers have a higher risk than former smokers, and there is a positive dose-response relationship between smoking and NIHL.

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“…The industries and activities most associated with higher risks of NIHL have been identified as military, forestry, agriculture, fishery, and hunting [ 4 , 7 ]. Some studies conducted in Taiwan have addressed NIHL in workers who were exposed to both organic solvents and noise in specific industry sectors, such as oil refineries, liquid petroleum gas infusion factories, and adhesive materials manufacturing [ 8 , 9 , 10 ]. Workers exposed to both of these hazards were found to significantly more likely to have hearing loss of ≥25 dB than those in the noise-only group and/or administrative clerks [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Tinnitus—New Research Developments and Remaining Gaps in Disease Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention

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Long-term noise exposure often results in noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). Tinnitus, the generation of phantom sounds, can also result from noise exposure, although understanding of its underlying mechanisms are limited. Recent studies, however, are shedding light on the neural processes involved in NIHL and tinnitus, leading to potential new and innovative treatments. This review focuses on the assessment of NIHL, available treatments, and development of new pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments based on recent studies of central auditory plasticity and adaptive changes in hearing. We discuss the mechanisms and maladaptive plasticity of NIHL, neuronal aspects of tinnitus triggers, and mechanisms such as tinnitus-associated neural changes at the cochlear nucleus underlying the generation of tinnitus after noise-induced deafferentation. We include observations from recent studies, including our own studies on associated risks and emerging treatments for tinnitus. Increasing knowledge of neural plasticity and adaptive changes in the central auditory system suggest that NIHL is preventable and transient abnormalities may be reversable, although ongoing research in assessment and early detection of hearing difficulties is still urgently needed. Since no treatment can yet reverse noise-related damage completely, preventative strategies and increased awareness of hearing health are essential.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Noise-induced Hearing Loss among Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinder Infusion Workers in Taiwan

Cited by 26 publications

References 20 publications

Association of Coffee Consumption with Hearing and Tinnitus Based on a National Population-Based Survey

Association of Coffee Consumption with Hearing and Tinnitus Based on a National Population-Based Survey

Association between Smoking and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Tinnitus—New Research Developments and Remaining Gaps in Disease Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention

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