Self-ear cleaning practices and the associated risk of ear injuries and ear-related symptoms in a group of university students
Self-ear cleaning is the insertion of objects into the ear canal to clean it, a widespread practice that has the potential to compromise its integrity as a natural, selfcleansing mechanism, and a risk factor for possible injuries. The practice is common among young adults and highest in university t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Public Health in Africa |
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| Online Access: | http://www.publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/555 |