Voice burden in teachers and non-teachers in a UK population: A questionnaire-based survey.

Objective: To characterise the burden of voice disorders in teachers in a UK population, compare it with non-teachers and identify groups of teachers who may be particularly at risk of developing a voice problem.

Design: Questionnaire-based survey of primary and secondary school teachers and non-teachers. Questions consisted of general demographics, VHI-10 and questions relating to voice problems.