title: [Noise in military service--the current problem].
abstract: Although new norms and regulations are constantly being introduced, noise problem in the Armed Forces still exists. Excessive noise exposure is an inherent danger of the military training. To achieve combat readiness of the unit, training in a real battlefield conditions is essential. It is difficult to plan military training to avoid excessive noise exposure. It is worth noting that 95.8% recruits during selection process referred to the otolaryngology consultants were rejected due to problems with hearing. Norms and regulations of the Polish Armed Forces limiting exposure to noise with comparison to NATO regulations are discussed. Noise exposure on the target range was evaluated. Infra noise hazards were also pointed out. Disability ruling with regard to service connected hearing impairment was described.
authors.affiliation: WIM, Klinika Otolaryngologii CSK MON, Warszawa.
authors.forename: Dariusz
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jurkiewicz
authors.forename: Ireneusz
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kantor
mesh_terms: D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009622:Noise / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011044:Poland; D012016:Reference Values