Association of occupational noise exposure with cardiovascular diseases among career firefighters in Northern California, USA
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OiSaeng Hong, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAOHN; Dal Lae Chin, PhD, RN -- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the association between occupational noise exposure and cardiovascular disease among career firefighters in Northern California, USA.
29th International Nursing Research Congress: Innovative Global Nursing Practice and Education Through Research and Evidence-based Practice, July 19-23, 2018. Melbourne, Australia.
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
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| Keywords | Cardiovascular Diseases; Firefighters; Occupational Noise Exposure |
| Name | 29th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Date | 2018 |
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