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- A follow-up study on construction workers examined the prevalence of hearing loss, finding 58% of participants experienced this issue, highlighting a significant increase across various trades.
- The research utilized data from nearly 19,127 workers, comparing them to groups with lower exposure to noise and solvents, and identified significant risk factors like work duration, noise, solvents, hypertension, and smoking.
- The findings suggest a strong link between construction work and hearing loss, emphasizing the need for preventive measures to limit exposure to harmful noise, chemicals, and smoking.
Article Abstract
Background: A prior study of this construction worker population found significant noise-associated hearing loss. This follow-up study included a much larger study population and consideration of additional risk factors.
Methods: Data included audiometry, clinical chemistry, personal history, and work history. Qualitative exposure metrics for noise and solvents were developed. Analyses compared construction workers to an internal reference group with lower exposures and an external worker population with low noise exposure.
Results: Among participants (n = 19 127) an overall prevalence of hearing loss of 58% was observed, with significantly increased prevalence across all construction trades. Construction workers had significantly increased risk of hearing loss compared to reference populations, with increasing risk by work duration. Noise exposure, solvent exposure, hypertension, and smoking were significant risk factors in multivariate models.
Conclusions: Results support a causal relationship between construction trades work and hearing loss. Prevention should focus on reducing exposure to noise, solvents, and cigarette smoke.
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