Main Title |
Analysis of noise-related auditory and associated health problems in the U.S. adult population (1971-1975) vol. 1 {MICROFICHE} |
Author |
Singer, Judith D. ;
Tomberlin, T. J. ;
Smith, J. M. ;
Schrier, A. J.
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CORP Author |
Abt Associates, Inc., Cambridge, MA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Noise Abatement and Control. |
Publisher |
ABT Associates for US Environmental Protection Agency |
Year Published |
1982 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-01-6264; EPA-550/9-82-103A |
Stock Number |
PB82-218629 |
Subjects |
Auditory health
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Additional Subjects |
Auditory defects ;
Hypertension ;
Auditory perception ;
Adults ;
United States ;
Demographic surveys ;
Audiometry ;
Noise(Sound) ;
Noise induced hearing loss ;
Occupational noise
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB82-218629 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
196 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. |
Abstract |
Analyses presented are based on the national probability subsample of 6913 adults aged 25-74 years who were administered an audiometric test as well as detailed questionnaires and physical examinations dealing with hypertension and a variety of other health conditions. Detailed occupational descriptions were used to estimate approximate eight-hour noise levels for the sample of 3842 adults aged 25-74 years in the workforce. Among the major findings (1) Hearing impairment is a widespread health problem in the United States; (2) Occupational noise exposure was identified as a major risk factor associated with the prevalence of hearing impairment among men; (3) Occupational noise exposure was not significantly related to hearing sensitivity among working women; (4) Occupational noise exposure was found to have a weak, but nevertheless significant association with hypertension for both men and women; (5) Among men, occupational noise exposure was associated with overall physical health, whereas among women, it was associated with only overall psychological health; and (6) No conclusive relationships were found between occupational noise exposure and the remaining indicators of specific health conditions. |
Notes |
"EPA 550/9-82/103a." Microfiche. |
Place Published |
Cambridge, MA. |
Supplementary Notes |
See also Volume 2, PB82-218637. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1982 |
NTIS Prices |
PC A09/MF A01 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20011129130445 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
00851nam 2200217Ka 45020 |