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Document ID (ISN)20104
CIS number 74-104
ISSN - Serial title Revue de la sécurité
Year 1973
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Quevauviller A., Levrier-Pottier J.
Title Physiopathological effects of noise
Original title Effets physio-pathologiques du bruit. [in French]
Bibliographic information June 1973, Vol.9, No.92, p.32-39. 77 ref.
Abstract Specific action of noise on the auditory function (masking effect, auditory fatigue, acoustic trauma), effect on the central nervous system, effect on the major functions: respiratory, renal, digestive and endocrine systems. Cellular and physiological changes, biological repercussions.
Descriptors (primary) physiology of endocrine system; physiology of central nervous system; hearing loss; noise
Descriptors (secondary) literature survey; visual function disorders; biological effects; perceptual-motor performance; neuro-endocrine effects; mental disorders
Document type -
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Noise
Diseases of the ear and hearing damage