Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What ailment is cited as sometimes being falsely attributed solely to aging, when occupational and environmental factors may be a cause?

Hearing impairment
Vision loss
Memory loss
Joint stiffness

The correct answer is: Hearing impairment

Many people falsely attribute hearing impairment solely to aging, assuming that it is a common consequence of getting older. However, occupational and environmental factors can also play a significant role in causing hearing loss. This is due to prolonged exposure to loud noises, such as those in workplace settings or from frequent use of headphones. These factors can contribute to hearing loss at any age, not just during the aging process. This is why it is important to take preventative measures, such as wearing ear protection in loud environments, to avoid hearing impairment in the future. Options B, C, and D may also commonly be associated with aging, but they can also have other underlying causes. Therefore, they are not always falsely attributed to aging in the same way that hearing impairment is.