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Med. Pr. 2003;54(1)

FACTORS MODIFYING NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS

CZYNNIKI MODYFIKUJĄCE PODATNOśĆ NA USZKODZENIE SŁUCHU SPOWODOWANE HAŁASEM

Joanna Nowak, Bartosz Bilski

Abstract

This paper introduces the current data on the factors, which determine individual susceptibility to noise. Pathophysiology of occupational noise-induced hearing loss is nowadays a well-known issue. Both experimental and clinical data presented, show thevariety of factors influencing the natural history of hearing impairment in workers employed in various branches of industry. It is necessary for an occupational medicine specialist to consider these factors in preventing hearing impairment as noise, according to epidemiological data, is the most common harmful factor in the work environment.

Key words

hearing organ ,noise, individual sensitivity