Occupational hearing loss.
Occupational hearing loss is a common work related problem that can be attributed to an offending agent in the workplace. This paper describes the different causes of occupational hearing loss and its compensation. Physicians should be aware of this preventable medical condition.
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Dahran Health Center, Saudi Aramco, PO Box 11606, Dhahran 31311, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Otaibist@aramco.com.sa
D001299:Audiometry; D002170:Canada; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009790:Occupations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States; D014942:Workers' Compensation