TY  - JOUR
T1  - Exploring Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
A1  - Tsubasa Kitama
A1  - Takanori Nishiyama
A1  - Makoto Hosoya
A1  - Marie N. Shimanuki
A1  - Masafumi Ueno
A1  - Fukka You
A1  - Hiroyuki Ozawa
A1  - Naoki Oishi
JF  - Interdisciplinary Research in Medical Sciences Specialty
JO  - Interdiscip Res Med Sci Spec
SN  - 3062-4401
Y1  - 2022
VL  - 2
IS  - 2
DO  - 10.51847/p7jSxCe2qx
SP  - 1
EP  - 10
N2  - Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) refers to hearing impairment caused by either a sudden traumatic noise event or long-term exposure to elevated sound levels. Such exposure can lead to irreversible damage to the inner ear, resulting in permanent changes to hearing thresholds. Several factors contribute to the risk of developing NIHL, including individual characteristics such as genetic predisposition, age, gender, and lifestyle, as well as environmental factors such as the duration, intensity, and frequency of the noise. This review examines recent global research on the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of NIHL. Databases including PubMed, EBSCO,  Science Direct, Web of Science,  and the Cochrane Library were used to collect studies. Using Rayyan QCRI, research papers were initially screened by title and abstract before undergoing a full-text review. 11 studies, involving participants of various ages and genders, were included for analysis. The findings highlight the high prevalence of NIHL among workers in noisy environments, with primary risk factors being the type, volume, and duration of noise exposure. In addition, behaviors such as smoking and alcohol use were found to significantly affect hearing function.
UR  - https://galaxypub.co/article/exploring-noise-induced-hearing-loss-a-comprehensive-systematic-review-ehf3jmxcs7bttdf
ER  -