Sensory impairment among older US workers

Evelyn P. Davila; Alberto J. Caban-Martinez; Peter Muennig; David J. Lee; Lora E. Fleming; Kenneth F. Ferraro; William G. LeBlanc; Byron L. Lam; Kristopher L. Arheart; Kathryn E. McCollister; Diane Zheng; Sharon L. Christ

doi:10.2105/AJPH.2008.141630

Sensory impairment among older US workers

Evelyn P. Davila, Alberto J. Caban-Martinez, Peter Muennig, David J. Lee, Lora E. Fleming, Kenneth F. Ferraro, William G. LeBlanc, Byron L. Lam, Kristopher L. Arheart, Kathryn E. McCollister, Diane Zheng, Sharon L. Christ

Mailman School of Public Health

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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.

Langue d'origine	English
Pages (de-à)	1378-1385
Nombre de pages	8
Journal	American Journal of Public Health
Volume	99
Numéro de publication	8
DOI	https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2008.141630
Statut de publication	Published - août 1 2009

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