13 research outputs found
A Study on an Evaluation Tool for the Management of Liver Disease by Occupational Health Management Agencies
No full textFailing to achieve a nadir prostate-specific antigen after combined androgen blockade: Predictive factors
No full textRelationship between meat and cereal consumption and colorectal cancer in Korea and Japan
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The gendered impact of the National Pension Scheme on late-life economic well-being: evidence from the Korean retirement and income study
No full textPolitical demography of Korea: Political effects of changes in population composition and distribution
No full textEffects of Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) Ethanol Extracts of Different Aerial Parts on Antioxidant Activity and Antiproliferation of Human Cancer Cells
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Noise-induced hearing loss in Asia
No full textThe aim of this manuscript is to summarize the current scenarios encompassing noise exposure in the workplace and the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in Asia. NIHL is the most prevalent and preventable occupational disease in most Asian countries. Sources of noise in these countries include manufacturing and agriculture industries, exploitation of natural resources, and urban traffic. The highest attributable fraction of adult-onset hearing loss resulting from noise exposure in the world comes from Asian countries. NIHL is a serious health problem in Asia, not only because of the number of affected labourers, but also because the majority of Asian countries are still developing economies where access to health services and preventive programmes are limited. Lack of awareness about NIHL among employers, employees, and health care professionals is one of the main barriers for the prevention of NIHL in Asia. In this paper, the sources of noise, NIHL prevalence in different industries, local legislation, and research publications on NIHL from Asia are discussed
