Interaction of smoking and occupational noise exposure on hearing loss: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Noise is the most common hazardous agent at workplaces. Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) has been known since the industrial revolution. Although NIHL is permanent, irreversible and frequent, it is preventable. The economic costs of...

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Main Authors: Mohammadi Saber, Mehrdad Ramin, Pouryaghoub Gholamreza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/7/137