In the modern times we live in noise pollution is all pervading. SAHI under took a study on the effects of noise pollution on Traffic Policemen, who are one of the most vulnerable groups exposed to this problem. To our surprise 76% of those screened had audiological evidence of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Traffic Policemen who had completed 5 years tenure on the streets had 100% incidence of hearing loss. A small percentage of policemen had hearing loss due to other problems for which surgeries (04), medication and hearing aids (01) were prescribed and carried out. SAHI also gave counseling to Policemen and recommended the police department on possible preventive and contingency measures. |
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