Sensory impairment among older US workers.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2008.141630 and PMC identifier 2707458.
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Abstract
We used 1997-2004 National Health Interview Survey data to evaluate the prevalence of sensory impairment among US workers 65 years and older. Hearing impairment prevalence was 3 times that of visual impairment (33.4% vs 10.2%), and 38% of older workers reported experiencing either impairment. Farm operators, mechanics, and motor vehicle operators had the highest prevalence of sensory impairment. Workplace screening and accommodations, including sensory protection devices for older workers, are warranted given the greater risk for injuries among the sensory impaired.
Medical subject headings
- Occupational Diseases
- Sensation Disorders