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NIHL apportionment — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateOccupational DiseaseNIHL apportionmentDOccMed

A 55-year-old factory worker with bilateral 4kHz notch SNHL. 25 years at 88 dB(A) plus recreational shooting without protection. What is the most accurate assessment?

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Correct answer: D — Both occupational and recreational noise likely contributed, apportionment necessary for compensation

NIHL from any source produces similar patterns. When both exposures exist, both likely contribute and apportionment may be needed for claims.

Reference: HSE HSG256; IIDB; Coles Guidelines