Here are entered works on progressive hearing loss resulting from long-term exposure to high levels of noise. Works on hearing loss produced by exposure to sudden and intensive levels of acoustic energy, such as from explosions, are entered under Acoustic trauma.
Here are entered general works on the reduction or elimination of noise. Works on noise in types of institutions and industries and generated by types of vehicles, machinery, equipment, etc., and efforts to reduce or eliminate it, are entered under the appropriate heading with the subdivision Noise. --subdivision Noise under subjects, e.g. Automobiles--Noise; Construction industry--Noise
