Table 5.
The association between HL (from slight to severe) and previous health problems, listening to music, and being regularly exposed to loud non-military noise
| Hearing loss | |
|---|---|
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| RRR1 (95% CI) | |
| Otitis in childhood | 0.65 (0.31−1.35) |
| Use of ototoxic drugs | 0.35 (0.03−4.09) |
| Occurrence of brain trauma/injury | 2.34 (0.46−11.78) |
| Listening to music player | 0.76 (0.36−1.61) |
| Using a Hi-Fi device with an amplifier | 0.51 (0.17−1.56) |
| Visiting night clubs at least once per month | 2.60 (0.84−8.02) |
| Visiting rock concerts at least once per year | 1.44 (0.66−3.17) |
| Regular exposure to loud noise | 1.12 (0.57−2.18) |
| Riding motorbike | 0.98 (0.39−2.42) |
| Participation in motorsports | 0.59 (0.05−6.65) |
| Playing musical instrument | 1.20 (0.43−3.39) |
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RRR − relative risk ratio, analysis adjusted for age.