Auditory Acuity of the Native Population at Igloolik, Keewatin, N.W.T.

Authors

  • T. Cummings Dept, of Preventive Medicine § Biostatistics, University of Toronto
  • J. R. Brown Dept, of Preventive Medicine § Biostatistics, University of Toronto

Abstract

The use of snowmobiles on a routine basis by Eskimo hunters has led to some concern regarding potential risk to hearing. Noise levels of snowmobiles were measured, under representative operating field conditions. Audiograms of hunters and of the general native population were obtained. Composite audiograms were prepared. Preliminary results indicate that: (a) the general native population presents a normal response pattern (b) the Eskimo hunters demonstrate a typical noise induced pattern of hearing loss.

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Published

1975-07-01

How to Cite

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Cummings T, Brown JR. Auditory Acuity of the Native Population at Igloolik, Keewatin, N.W.T. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1975 Jul. 1 [cited 2024 Apr. 20];3(3):8-13. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/378

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Section

Technical Articles