Document ID (ISN) | 105367 |
CIS number |
06-947 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1059-924X - Journal of Agromedicine |
Year |
2005 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Perry M.J., May J.J. |
Title |
Noise and chemical induced hearing loss: Special considerations for farm youth |
Bibliographic information |
2005, Vol.10, No.2, p.49-55. 34 ref. |
Abstract |
Farm youth face multiple risks for injury and illness in agriculture. This literature survey reviews evidence illustrating the noise and chemical exposure hearing risks that farm youth potentially face. Sources of noise and potentially toxic chemical exposures common in the farm environment are discussed. These exposures involve up to two million children in the USA and require both public and occupational health solutions. Since existing studies have not sufficiently explored potential ototoxic effects of these exposures on children and adolescents, recommendations are outlined for research characterizing both chemical and noise exposures to farm youth and their combined effects on hearing. |
Descriptors (primary) |
children; USA; noise; ototoxic effects; hearing loss; agriculture; young persons; toxic substances |
Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; pesticides; synergism; organic solvents; exposure evaluation; agricultural equipment |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture Noise Diseases of the ear and hearing damage
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