Cross-sectional study on the health of workers exposed to occupational noise in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to understand the health of workers exposed to occupational noise and explore the influencing factors related to workers' health, especially the impact of noise on workers' hearing. This work can provide a basis for formulating relevant measures for occupational noise prevention and control in the future.

Methods

On the basis of the key occupational disease monitoring project in Chongqing, China, in 2021, the data of 1125 workers exposed to occupational noise were analyzed. Data included demographic information, occupational history, clinical physical examination information, and noise detection information of the working environment. Chi-square test and multifactorial logistic regression were used for statistical analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Jin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11198845 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature