Prevalence and correlates of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among workers in the steel industry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The steel industry is one of the noisiest industries, which can predispose workers to hearing loss. In Egypt, the demand for steel is increasing due to the construction of new infrastructures as bridges, flyover roads, buildings, and towers; however, little is known about the prevalence of occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among steel workers. Understanding the distribution of the affected workers is crucial for planning prevention strategies. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of occupational NIHL among Egyptian steel workers and identify its correlates.

Methods

This study was conducted at two steel factories in Egypt in November 2021. It involved an initial retrospective review of the factory medical records of the latest periodic medical e

SUBMITTER: Elshaer N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10239744 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature