Table 3. Health indicators of study population^a (N = 943).

Health indicators	Total	Males	Females	P b
	N = 943	n = 350	n = 593
Temporary hearing-related symptomsc
At least once in the prior month after listening to music on an MP3 player	14.5	14.1	14.7
In the past year after going to a discotheque or pop/rock concert	44.2	46.7	43.0
Permanent hearing-related symptomsc	9.2	8.1	9.9
Consulted a physician for hearing	2.9	2.0	3.4
Adverse perceived general health	30.9	22.2	36.1	***
Adverse mental health	34.5	25.9	39.5	***
Depressive symptoms	32.7	23.3	38.3	***
Thoughts about suicide (past year)	17.8	12.4	21.1	***

^aValues reported are percentages.

^bFemales compared to males *P<0.05, ***P<0.001

^cHearing-related symptoms included symptoms such as tinnitus, muffled sounds, distortion, hyperacusis or (temporary) hearing loss.