In observance of the 30th International Noise Awareness Day, exposure scientist Dr. Rick Neitzel discusses new insights on noise and its impact on hearing and health.
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Protecting workers: How NIOSH cuts threaten occupational health
In this video, U-M researcher Rick Neitzel explains how federal budget cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) threaten worker safety.
Xin Zhang presents findings on noise exposure, hearing loss, and cognitive decline at AAS conference
PhD candidate Xin Zhang presented research findings on the link between noise exposure, hearing loss, and cognitive decline at the American Auditory Society annual Scientific and Technology Meeting.
The curative power of quieter cities
Unlike other environmental stressors, noise pollution has not been a major factor in community planning. Awareness is growing, however, says U-M professor Rick Neitzel, who is among the experts quoted in an online article on the benefits of quieter cities.
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