From: Sex differences in noise-induced hearing loss: a cross-sectional study in China
 | Total (n = 2280) OR (95% CI) | Males (n = 1140) OR (95% CI) | Females (n = 1140) OR (95% CI) |
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High-frequency hearing loss | |||
Sex | |||
 Females | Reference | / | / |
 Males | 4.19 (3.18–5.52) | / | / |
Age, years | 1.13 (1.12–1.15) | 1.13 (1.11–1.16) | 1.14 (1.11–1.18) |
Cumulative noise exposure, dB(A) | 1.04 (1.03–1.06) | 1.04 (1.02–1.06) | 1.04 (1.02–1.06) |
Alcohol consumption | |||
 < 50 g alcohol per day | Reference | Reference | Reference |
 >= 50 g alcohol per day | 1.36 (1.01–1.83) | 1.28 (0.94–1.74) | 3.12 (1.10–8.89) |
Low-frequency hearing loss | |||
Sex | |||
 Females | Reference | / | / |
 Males | 1.49 (1.00–2.20) | / | / |
Age, years | 1.11 (1.08–1.13) | 1.11 (1.07–1.15) | 1.10 (1.06–1.15) |
Cumulative noise exposure, dB(A) | 1.04 (1.02–1.06) | 1.03 (1.01–1.06) | 1.06 (1.02–1.09) |