Prevalence of Occupational noise induced hearing loss (ONIHL) among industrial workers in Bhutan.

Autor: Pelden Wangchuk, Phuntsho Dendup

Publikováno v: Bhutan Health Journal, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 25-31 (2021)

Introduction: Exposure to any type of noise has a potential risk. Higher the level of noise and longer duration of exposure, the more the risk for the hearing sensitivity and health as a whole. The objective of the study is to determine the prevalenc

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Indoor Air Quality among the Rural Community of Bhutan

Autor: Phuntsho Dendup

Publikováno v: International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine. :1-6

Introduction: Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in Bhutan remains a concern, as firewood and biomass combustion are the fuels generally used for cooking and heating. The adverse impact of indoor air pollution (AIP) on health is inevitable and requires fu

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https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325x.202204

Epidemiology of Occupational Noise Exposure Level in the Industries of Bhutan

Autor: Penpa, Sonam Tenzin, Phuntsho Dendup

Publikováno v: Epidemiology International. 4:6-9

Introduction: Noise hearing loss has been long recognized as an occupational disease which is preventable. The health effect of noise exposure depends on the level of noise and the duration of exposure. Thus, understanding noise levels and determinin

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https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.201902

Audiological monitoring of patients undergoing multidrug resistant tuberculosis treatment at Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital and Gidakom Hospital, Bhutan

Autor: Tika Ram Adhikari, Pelden Wangchuk, Phuntsho Dendup, Gaki Nima

Publikováno v: Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases
Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, Vol 23, Iss, Pp 100229-(2021)

Background Hearing impairment due to ototoxicity is one common cause adding to global burden of disability. Amikacin and kanamycin are two common Aminoglycosides used to treat multidrug resistant tuberculosis which results in ototoxicity. The mean pr

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33898763

Occupational Health and Safety Practices and Challenges in the Construction Industry of Bhutan: A Situation analysis

Autor: Deki Pelzom Dukpa, Phuntsho Dendup

Publikováno v: International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine. :3-14

Introduction: The construction industry is one of the most hazardous industrial fields, wherein the construction workers are prone to work related accidents resulting in disabilities and/or deaths. The probability of fatality in the construction indu

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https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325x.201716