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How common is noise-induced hearing loss?

April 26, 2017common hearing loss noise-induced

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How common is noise-induced hearing loss?

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– An estimated 40 million European workers are exposed to noise for at least 50% of their working hours – Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) accounts for about 1/3rd of all work-related diseases in Europe – More than 7% of European workers already suffer from NIHL. – One quarter of the 40 million cases of American hearing loss can be attributed to NIHL.