Diabetes (type 2) and sensorineural hearing loss are common health problems manifested
with ageing. While both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have been associated with hearing loss …

With increasing age, the risk of developing chronic health conditions also increases, and
many older people suffer from multiple co-existing health conditions, ie, multimorbidity. One …

Importance Because hearing loss is highly prevalent and treatable, determining its
association with morbidity has major public health implications for disease prevention and …

Background Age-related sensory loss and frailty are common conditions among older
adults, but epidemiologic research on their possible links has been inconclusive. Clarifying …

There is robust evidence that sex (biological) and gender (behavioral/social) differences
influence hearing loss risk and outcomes. These differences are noted for animals and …

Importance In the United States, the population of individuals older than 80 years is
expected to double in the next 40 years. Cardiovascular comorbidities are prevalent in this …

Importance Several studies have examined the association between hearing loss (HL) and
physical function, with inconsistent results. Few used pure-tone thresholds and considered …

Importance Hearing loss (HL) and dual sensory loss (DSL) are prevalent, disabling, and
associated with numerous age-related health conditions, including dementia and frailty. To …

Objective To investigate the association of midlife hypertension with late-life hearing
impairment. Study Design Data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study, an …

Background Specific nutrients have been associated with hearing status, but associations
between healthful dietary patterns and risk of hearing loss have not been prospectively …