Journal of Armed Forces Medical College ( JAFMC )

Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka, Bangladesh

PREVALENCE OF HEARING LOSS IN MILITARY AVIATORS: THE AUDIOMETRY AND RISK FACTORS ANALYSIS


Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is an occupational health hazard linked with noise exposure of more than 85 dB. Aircraft noise and other occupational noise exposure cause military aviators more susceptible to NIHL than commercial jet pilots.

 

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