Asymmetry in noise-induced hearing loss: Evaluation of two competing theories

Competing theories exist about why asymmetry is observed in noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). We evaluated these theories using a cohort of young workers studied over 16 years. The study aim was to describe and evaluate patterns of hearing loss and asymmetry by gender, agricultural exposure and gun...

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Main Authors: Richard L Berg, William Pickett, James G Linneman, Douglas J Wood, Barbara Marlenga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Noise and Health
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Online Access:http://www.noiseandhealth.org/article.asp?issn=1463-1741;year=2014;volume=16;issue=69;spage=102;epage=107;aulast=Berg