Open AccessEffectiveness of Earplugs in Preventing Recreational Noise–Induced Hearing Loss
Author(s) -
Geerte G. J. Ramakers,
Véronique J. C. Kraaijenga,
Guido Cattani,
Gijsbert A. van Zanten,
Wilko Grolman
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
jama otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.571
H-Index - 128
eISSN - 2168-619X
pISSN - 2168-6181
DOI - 10.1001/jamaoto.2016.0225
Subject(s) - tinnitus , audiology , medicine , audiogram , hearing loss , randomized controlled trial , attendance , auditory fatigue , absolute threshold of hearing , audiometry , incidence (geometry) , noise exposure , surgery , physics , economics , optics , economic growth
The incidence of hearing loss has risen in past years. Attendance at music festivals and concerts may contribute to this increasing problem.
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