Noise‐Induced hearing loss among professional musicians
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Noise-Induced hearing loss among professional musicians
OBJECTIVES After presbycusis, noise exposure is considered the second cause of sensorineural hearing loss. Due to exposure to high-intensity sounds, musicians may be at risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Given the importance of good hearing in music career, this study aimed to investigate the frequency of hearing loss and use of protective measures among Iranian musicians. METHODS In ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Occupational Health
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1341-9145,1348-9585
DOI: 10.1539/joh.16-0217-oa