The use of hearing protection devices by older adults during recreational noise exposure.
Noise Health
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2006 Oct-Dec; 8(33): 147-53
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-121950
ABSTRACT
A population-based study to assess the use of hearing protection devices by older adults during noisy recreational activities was performed. The population-based Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study was designed to measure the prevalence of hearing loss in adults residing in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The use of hearing protection devices during noisy recreational activities was assessed by performing three examinations over a period of 10 years (1993-1995, no. of participants (n)=3753, aged 48-92 years; 1998-2000, n=2800, aged 53-97 years; 2003-2005, n=2395, aged 58-100 years). The recreational activities included hunting, target shooting, woodworking/carpentry, metalworking, driving loud recreational vehicles, and performing yard work using either power tools or a chain saw. The prevalence of using hearing protection devices during any of these activities increased with time (9.5%, 15.0%, and 19.9% at baseline, 5 years, and 10 years, respectively). However, the use of hearing protection devices remained low for most activities. Those under the age of 65 were twice as likely to use hearing protection devices during noisy activities than were older adults. Men, those with a hearing handicap, and those with significant tinnitus were more likely to use hearing protection devices. Smokers and the less educated were less likely to use hearing protection devices. The results demonstrated that many adults expose themselves to potentially damaging recreational noise, leaving them at risk for hearing loss.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Wisconsin
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Estudos Longitudinais
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Adulto
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Dispositivos de Proteção das Orelhas
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Perda Auditiva Provocada por Ruído
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Aged80
País/Região como assunto:
América do Norte
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Noise Health
Assunto da revista:
Audiology
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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