EPI-AUDIO: Software to construct and analyze an audiology database
Project 155
Problem to be solved
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Lack of national epidemiological data on work-related hearing loss, considered a serious grievance to worker’s health
Proposed innovation
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Broader criteria analysis based on scientific studies and not merely intending to satisfy stipulated parameters in the legislation
Differential
- Free and easy access (Multi-Mídia/ENSP Library and Reference Centers of Brazil Occupational Health)
- Database and national epidemic monitoring, also about the exposure to double hazard (noise and chemicals)
Development status
Productive sector of goods and services
Intellectual property status
In process of registration with INPI
What we want
Partnership
Coordinator
Marcia Soalheiro de Almeida / ENSP
Contact
Gestec/VPPIS – phone: 21 3882 9099/ 3882 9120 or portfolio@fiocruz.br