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Auditory function among young occupational divers: a 3-year follow-up study.

M Skogstad1, T Haldorsen, A R Arnesen

  • 1National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway. Marit.Skogstad@stami.no

Scandinavian Audiology
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Occupational diving may impair hearing, particularly in the left ear. A 3-year study found reduced auditory function in divers, with more years of diving linked to greater hearing loss.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Audiology
  • Marine Biology

Background:

  • Occupational diving involves significant risks, including potential hearing damage.
  • Previous research suggests a link between diving and hearing impairment, but long-term effects require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess auditory function changes in young occupational divers over a 3-year period.
  • To investigate the association between diving exposure and hearing impairment.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-year follow-up study involving 54 young occupational divers, categorized into high-exposure and low-exposure groups.
  • Auditory function was measured at the start and end of the follow-up period.
  • Regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between diving exposure and hearing loss.

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Main Results:

  • At baseline, the high-exposure group exhibited reduced hearing compared to the low-exposure group.
  • Over the follow-up, a significant decline in hearing ability at 4 kHz in the left ear was observed across the total group.
  • Regression analysis revealed an association between the number of diving years and hearing loss at 6 and 8 kHz in the left ear.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational diving is associated with hearing impairment, particularly affecting the left ear.
  • Prolonged diving careers may contribute to progressive hearing loss.
  • Further research is warranted to explore protective measures for divers' auditory health.