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Gender differences affecting vocal health of women in vocally demanding careers
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Gender differences affecting vocal health of women in vocally demanding careers

Eric J. Hunter, Kristine Tanner and Marshall E. Smith
Logopedics, phoniatrics, vocology, Vol.36(3), pp.128-136
10/01/2011
DOI: 10.3109/14015439.2011.587447
PMCID: PMC3306615
PMID: 21722077
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/3306615View
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Abstract

Abstract Studies suggest that occupational voice users have a greater incidence of vocal issues than the general population. Women have been found to experience vocal health problems more frequently than men, regardless of their occupation. Traditionally, it has been assumed that differences in the laryngeal system are the cause of this disproportion. Nevertheless, it is valuable to identify other potential gender distinctions which may make women more vulnerable to voice disorders. A search of the literature was conducted for gender-specific characteristics which might impact the vocal health of women. This search can be used by health care practitioners to help female patients avoid serious vocal health injuries, as well as to treat better those women who already suffer from such vocal health issues.

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