Residence in noisy environments (optional)
Type: Hazard Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number of noise complaints (optional)
- Level of noise monitored in a community (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
- States or local jurisdictions: Police, sheriff offices
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Noise-induced hearing loss (non-occupational) (core)
Type: Health Effect Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Proportion of noise-exposed adults with hearing loss (core)
- Proportion of children and adolescents with hearing loss (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
- CDC:
BRFSS;
NHANES;
NHIS;
YRBSS
- DOD (Recruiting
Offices) [external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: prevalence surveys from health agencies, schools
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Hearing protection practices (optional)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Proportion of population using appropriate ear protection devices and equipment (optional)
- Number of jurisdictions with noise ordinances and prohibitions on specific activities (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
