Table 2 Noise exposure characteristics of subjects by site.
Site A | Site B | |
---|---|---|
Exposed to noise ⩾85 dB(A) for at least a year | n (%) | n (%) |
No | 9 (5%) | 27 (18%) |
Yes | 177 (95%) | 123 (82%) |
Exposed subjects only | Median (range) | Median (range) |
M85 (dB(A)) | 89 (85–96) | 88 (85–93) |
Years above 85 dB(A) | 13 (1–29) | 17 (1–35) |
NIL85 | 100 (86–111) | 100 (87–106) |