Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Its Socio-Economic Impact
Chapter from the book: Kırcı Çevik, N. (ed.) 2023. Research in Social Sciences - II.

Emre Söylemez
Karabük University
Ümit Topçuoğlu
Karabük University

Synopsis

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) occurs due to exposure to high-intensity noise. GBİK limits the communication skills of individuals. Therefore, it causes social stress, depression, shame, poor self-esteem and relationship difficulties in individuals. In addition to all these health problems, NIHL negatively affects individuals economically. Individuals with NIHL must use hearing aids to compensate for their hearing loss, and insurance companies do not fully cover hearing aid costs. In addition to workers, employers and national economies are also adversely affected by the NIHL. Insurance companies cover the health expenses of NIHL workers for life. In addition, in terms of countries, these workers with hearing loss cause workforce loss. On the other hand, employers may have to pay large compensations to workers with hearing loss. As a result, NIHL, one of the most easily preventable occupational diseases, causes loss of workforce, especially permanent health problems, serious compensation situations and ongoing health expenses. Hearing loss and all these negative situations can be prevented by raising awareness among workers about NIHL, incentives to use protective equipment and stricter health policies. Thus, the socio-economic of the workers, employers and states can be prevented from being economically adversely affected.

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Söylemez, E. & Topçuoğlu, Ü. (2023). Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Its Socio-Economic Impact. In: Kırcı Çevik, N. (ed.), Research in Social Sciences - II. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub56.c105

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March 25, 2023

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