Abstract
Noise-induced hearing loss is a chronic illness that develops gradually over time. Occupational health nurses can intervene in meaningful ways to promote best practices to prevent hearing loss.
Keywords:
health education; hearing conservation; noise; noise-induced hearing loss; occupational health and safety programs; prevention.
MeSH terms
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Ear Protective Devices / statistics & numerical data
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Health Promotion / organization & administration*
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Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / etiology
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Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / prevention & control*
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Humans
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Noise, Occupational / adverse effects
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Occupational Diseases / etiology
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Occupational Diseases / prevention & control*
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Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
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Occupational Health Nursing*