This book will explore a variety of timely and relevant topics related to health and hearing, including noise exposure at work and leisure, effects of acute and chronic illnesses on hearing, relationship between hearing and lifestyle choices such as smoking and physical activity, age-related hearing loss, global comparisons of hearing sensitivity, current knowledge based on longitudinal vs. cross-sectional studies and recent cohort analyses, and advances in hearing evaluation and treatment of hearing loss of various etiologies. The multidisciplinary nature of the book will appeal to a wide audience, with chapters on genetics, mental health, etc. Of note is the final chapter, which will contain 20-30 case scenarios from each chapter topic written by internationally recognized audiology researchers. These scenarios will promote problem-based learning and bridge theory and clinical practice.
