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Review: occupational risks for voice problems.

K Verdolini1, L O Ramig

  • 1Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, MGH Institute of Health Professions, USA. kverdolini@meei.harvard.edu

Logopedics, Phoniatrics, Vocology
|July 4, 2001
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Millions of US workers face daily voice problems, impacting work and life quality. Teachers alone incur billions in costs, with singers, lawyers, and clergy also at risk.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Communication Sciences
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Voice problems affect millions of US workers, significantly impacting their professional lives and overall quality of life.
  • The economic burden of voice disorders is substantial, with estimated annual costs in the billions for specific professions like teaching.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the functional consequences of voice problems.
  • To identify occupational risk factors associated with voice disorders.
  • To discuss frequency, quality of life, and treatment considerations for occupational voice issues.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on voice problems and occupational risk factors.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data and societal cost estimates.

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  • Examination of quality of life impacts and treatment considerations.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 28 million US workers experience daily voice problems.
    • Teachers, singers, counselors, lawyers, and clergy are identified as high-risk occupations for voice problems.
    • Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) poses a risk to keyboard operators, particularly with speech recognition software.

    Conclusions:

    • Voice problems represent a significant occupational health concern with considerable societal costs.
    • Targeted interventions and awareness are crucial for high-risk professions.
    • Further research into RSI and voice impact is warranted.