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F M Shakhatreh1, K J Abdul-Baqi, M M Turk

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Amman, Jordan.

Saudi Medical Journal
|September 5, 2001
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Summary

Noise exposure in textile factories significantly increases hearing loss risk. Workers exposed to 95 dB(A) noise showed a 73% prevalence of hearing loss, emphasizing the need for preventive measures.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Audiology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Occupational noise exposure is a significant risk factor for hearing loss.
  • Textile factories often present high noise levels, posing a risk to workers' auditory health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of hearing loss at various noise levels within a textile factory.
  • To correlate hearing loss severity with the duration of employment in noisy environments.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study comparing 70 noise-exposed factory workers with 70 unexposed community controls.
  • Measurement of noise levels (dB(A)) across different factory locations.
  • Audiometric assessment of all participants, excluding cases with non-occupational causes of hearing loss.

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Main Results:

  • The prevalence of hearing loss was substantially higher in the exposed group (30%) compared to the non-exposed group (8%).
  • Hearing loss prevalence increased with noise intensity, reaching 73% in areas with 95 dB(A) noise.
  • Workers employed for 25 years or more exhibited the highest average hearing loss (39% dB(HL)).

Conclusions:

  • Occupational noise in textile factories is a major contributor to hearing loss.
  • Implementing preventive strategies is crucial to mitigate hearing loss among factory workers.
  • Further research is recommended to fully understand and address this public health issue.