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Document ID (ISN)22110
CIS number 75-65
ISSN - Serial title Die Berufsgenossenschaft
Year 1974
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Hoffmann H.
Title The future evolution of the occupational disease "noise-induced hearing loss and deafness" - Forecast and consequences
Original title Die zukünftige Entwicklung der Berufskrankheit "Lärmschwerhörigkeit und Lärmtaubheit" (BK 26) - Prognose und Folgerungen [in German]
Bibliographic information Mar. 1974, No.3, p.127-136. Illus.
Abstract From data concerning notified and compensated cases of noise-induced disease from 1950 to 1972 in the Federal Republic of Germany and using the pattern of the evolution of silicosis from 1930 to 1970, a statistical prognosis for noise-induced diseases up to 1985 is presented. It is concluded that these will reach about 4,000 cases in 1982, that is, as high as the overall total compensated occupational diseases in 1971. Consequences and measures concerning the insured workers, the size of the noise problem and noise exposure are listed.
Descriptors (primary) Germany (Federal Republic of); noise; future trends; deafness; hearing loss
Descriptors (secondary) compensation of occupational diseases; statistical evaluation; noise control; silicosis
Document type -
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Noise
Diseases of the ear and hearing damage