Panorama de tres países latinoamericanos en problemas de voz relacionados con condiciones de trabajo.

PURPOSE: To identify the normative framework on work-related voice disorders in three Latin American countries: Brazil, Chile and Colombia.

METHODS

Documentary research focused on regulations and statistics occupational voice in the three included countries.

RESULTS

In the three countries included there are normatives that regulate the relationship between work and vocal health.

CONCLUSION

Although previous research has reported the negative effect of adverse working conditions on vocal functioning, it is common for workers with vocal problems to continue working in these environments, which reduces their quality of life and increases associated costs. This study shows that there are limitations in the implementation of the regulations. Weaknesses detected in this study could benefit from multicenter investigations that strengthen speech therapy actions in prevention, promotion, diagnosis and rehabilitation.