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Long Miao1, Juan Zhang1, Lihong Yin1
1Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research
|March 11, 2022
Summary
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and hypertension are prevalent in noise-exposed workers. NIHL increases the risk of developing hypertension, highlighting the need for occupational health interventions.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Audiology
- Cardiovascular Health
Background:
- Noise exposure is a significant occupational hazard.
- Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and hypertension are common health issues.
- The association between NIHL and hypertension in industrial workers requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of NIHL and hypertension.
- To examine the association between NIHL and hypertension.
- To identify risk factors for NIHL and hypertension in noise-exposed workers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized occupational physical examination data from 42,588 noise-exposed workers (2015-2017).
- Measured average binaural high-frequency threshold (BHFTA), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP).
- Employed logistic regression to calculate adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).
Main Results:
- Prevalence rates for NIHL and hypertension were 24.38% and 25.40%, respectively.
- Higher risks were observed in males, those >35 years, with >5 years of noise exposure, >85 dB(A) exposure, and smokers.
- NIHL workers showed a significantly higher risk of hypertension (adjusted OR = 1.07, 95% CI = 1.02-1.13).
Conclusions:
- Noise-exposed workers exhibit a high risk of developing both NIHL and hypertension.
- NIHL is independently associated with an increased risk of hypertension.
- Implementing targeted occupational health strategies is crucial to mitigate these risks.
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