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Occupational noise exposure affects ~30 million workers and warrants routine blood pressure screening for hypertension.
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Hearing loss is the second most self reported occupational illness or injury. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, approximately 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job. Often only hearing loss is thought of when one refers to occupational noise, but there may be other factors to consider when addressing occupational noise such as blood pressure. What is not clear, however, is whether noise contributes to changes in blood pressure. Occupational noise is a problem in various settings and comes with known and possible health consequences. To identify and prevent possible health related effects, workplace monitoring, audiometry, and blood pressure screenings are essential. When in work settings with elevated noise exposures, occupational and environmental health nurses should be focused on creating a program designed to prevent exposure to high levels of occupational noise.
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Penney et al. (2004) conducted a review in Hypertension. Occupational noise exposure was evaluated on Changes in blood pressure and hypertension. Occupational noise exposure affects approximately 30 million workers and requires workplace monitoring, audiometry, and blood pressure screenings to identify potential hypertension risks.
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