Occupational noise and age: A longitudinal study of hearing sensitivity as a function of noise exposure and age in South African gold mine workers
Background: A relationship exists between occupational noise exposure and age, which remains poorly understood. Objectives: The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between hearing loss and age over time. Method: Audiological data from 2583 mine workers in South Africa were utilised...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2020-03-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Communication Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/687 |