Personal Listening Device Use, Hearing, Health and Fitness

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Main Author:	Wagner, Sarah Elizabeth
Language:	English
Published:	Miami University / OhioLINK 2013
Subjects:	Audiology Kinesiology portable listening device earbuds noise induced hearing loss cardiovascular health and fitness leisure noise waist-to-hip ratio body mass index VO2 max
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1366908170

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-miami13669081702021-08-03T05:22:45Z Personal Listening Device Use, Hearing, Health and Fitness Wagner, Sarah Elizabeth Audiology Kinesiology portable listening device earbuds noise induced hearing loss cardiovascular health and fitness leisure noise waist-to-hip ratio body mass index VO2 max The purpose of this study was to examine the relation between hearing levels and listening habits related to the use of portable listening devices (PLDs) in adults. Duration of PLD use was estimated and volume level in both quiet and noisy environments were directly measured. Biomarkers of cardiovascular health and fitness were also co-factored into the analyses. In total, 67 subjects, ages 30 to 84, participated in this study. Subjects were divided into two sub-groups, PLD users and non-PLD users. Subjects completed audiological and cardiovascular health and fitness tests. Results were analyzed using classification trees to determine trends from contributing variables to hearing sensitivity. Although being a PLD user was not predictive of hearing thresholds, age was a factor. Individuals listened to their PLDs at a higher volume when in a noisy environment versus a quiet setting. Finally, body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio showed trends towards better hearing thresholds. 2013-04-30 English text Miami University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1366908170 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1366908170 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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Personal Listening Device Use, Hearing, Health and Fitness

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