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A preliminary study of the effects of aircraft noise on families who reside in close proximity to an airport

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 53 , issue 4 , 2011 , pages: 361–365

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2011.10874115

Author(s): D Pillay University of the Witwatersrand, , K Archary University of the Witwatersrand, , S Panday University of KwaZulu-Natal,

Keywords: aircraft noise exposure , hearing patterns , distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs)

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Abstract

Background: The use of air transportation has grown in the last century, escalating the noise exposure of families residing in close proximity to airports. The audiological effects need to be assessed to determine the impact of this increase on children and young adults living near to airports in South Africa.

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