Risks to hearing from a rock concert

Author(s): Pollock, N., Tran, N., Cheang, M.

Journal/Book: Can Fam Physician. 1993; 39: 1045-50.

Abstract: We measured noise exposure and temporary threshold shift (TTS) from a rock concert for 22 volunteers, using dosimetry, questionnaires, and audiometry. Most (81%) participants showed TTS of 10 dB or more 5 to 25 minutes after exposure; of these, 76% showed continued TTS at 40 to 60 minutes. Family physicians should counsel patients about the risks of recreational noise.

Note: Occupational and Environmental Health Unit University of Manitoba.

Keyword(s): Auditory Fatigue|. Environmental Exposure|. Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced|EP/ET/PC. Music|

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