Vulnerable or susceptible groups are mentioned in most reviews and documents regarding noise and health. But only a few studies address this issue in a concrete and focused way. Groups at risk most of...
Interleukin-1β gene polymorphism and hearing loss related to the history of occupational noise exposure in Brazilian elderly
Luiz C. L. Carvalho, Luciana L. M. Marchiori, Juliana J Melo, Sandra M Maciel, Regina C Poli-Frederico
Hearing loss is the most common sensory impairment in older people, and may have social and psychological consequences, such as social isolation, frustration and depression. Noise-induced hearing loss...