2008
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-151
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Prevalence of high frequency hearing loss consistent with noise exposure among people working with sound systems and general population in Brazil: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Background: Music is ever present in our daily lives, establishing a link between humans and the arts through the senses and pleasure. Sound technicians are the link between musicians and audiences or consumers. Recently, general concern has arisen regarding occurrences of hearing loss induced by noise from excessively amplified sound-producing activities within leisure and professional environments. Sound technicians' activities expose them to the risk of hearing loss, and consequently put at risk their quali… Show more

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“…Both these factors were included as predisposing factor for hearing loss in elderly patients as it will affect vascularization of inner and middle ear organs that affect on the quality of those organs to process sound vibration stimuli (El Dib et al 2008). However, this study found no relationship between those factors.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 60%
“…Both these factors were included as predisposing factor for hearing loss in elderly patients as it will affect vascularization of inner and middle ear organs that affect on the quality of those organs to process sound vibration stimuli (El Dib et al 2008). However, this study found no relationship between those factors.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 60%
“…No entanto, com o abuso da intensidade, duração e / ou frequência da música, esse ruído pode se tornar um problema para audição 1 . A perda auditiva induzida por ruído é bem conhecida por estudos relacionados com o ambiente de trabalho.…”
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“…This abusive use with high duration, intensity and/or frequency of exposure to music may lead to auditory function disorders [3][4][5][6] and it may cause severe consequences to life quality 7 . The occurrence of auditory symptoms such as hypoacusis, ear fullness or dizziness and tinnitus after using personal stereos may suggest higher risks to young people's hearing 5,6,8 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%