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Evaluation of the sound pressure levels during the rehearsals of the army musical band of the state of Parana.

Goncalves CGO; Lacerda ABM; Albizu EJ; Zocoli AMF; Morata TC; Ribas A

Proceedings of the XXII Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Acoustics, November 26-29, 2008, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Sociedade Brasileira de Acústica (SOBRAC), 2008 Nov; :1-3

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There are several reasons to be concerned about sound musicians' hearing exposure and its effects on musician's hearing and health. Musicians spend a varied amount of time practicing, playing solo and as a member of different groups. The objective of this study was to investigate the sound pressure levels among members of the militaries band from Curitiba - Parana and the effects in hearing and extra-hearing. The study group consisted of 50 members of the Military Band. The subjects ranged in age from 21 to 54 years old. Measured sound pressure levels during a rehearsal indicated mean levels that instantaneous from 90.ldB(A) to 110.3dB(A),with average levels 91 to 96.2dB(Leq). The subjects answered questionnaires and underwent pure-tone audiometry. The most common complaints with were tinnitus (76%), hearing disabilities (54%) and hyperacusis (30%). Noise induced hearing loss was present on 32%. This study suggests the need for periodic informations and a specific legislation tailored to music professionals.

Noise-induced-hearing-loss; Noise-exposure; Musicians; Hearing-disorders; Hearing-impairment; Hearing-loss; Author Keywords: noise; hearing; musicians

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Conference/Symposia Proceedings

claudia.goncalves@utp.br

2009

DART

Construction; Manufacturing

Proceedings of the XXII Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Acoustics, November 26-29, 2008, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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