Hearing loss among military personnel in relation to occupational and leisure noise exposure and usage of personal protective equipment

Context: Hearing loss (HL) is a major health concern among military personnel due to noise from shooting, blasts, military vehicles, and noisy training environments. Nevertheless, one’s exposure can be partially reduced by using personal protective equipment (PPE). The aim of this study is to estima...

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Main Authors: Hans Orru, Assar Luha, Mihkel Pindus, Rainer Jõgeva, Maie Vahisalu, Urve Lekk, Ene Indermitte, Eda Merisalu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Noise and Health
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Online Access:http://www.noiseandhealth.org/article.asp?issn=1463-1741;year=2020;volume=22;issue=107;spage=90;epage=98;aulast=Orru