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 …

In the World report on hearing, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2050
nearly 2.5 billion people will be living with some degree of hearing loss, at least 700 million …

The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence of hearing loss (HL), vision loss
(VL), and dual sensory loss (DSL) in Canadians 45–85 years of age. Audiometry and visual …

Background Appropriate conceptualization and measurement of disability are critical for
population-focused resource allocation and policy development. Self-reported and …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-reported hearing
loss and associated risk factors in a representative population-based study of Wisconsin …

Objectives Hearing and vision impairments are associated with cognitive decline and
dementia risk. Explanations for this include age‐related processes impacting on sensory …

Background Dual sensory impairment (DSI), the combination of visual and hearing
impairments, is associated with increased risk for age-related cognitive decline and …

Background Data on population-based self-reported dual vision and hearing impairment are
sparse in Europe. We aimed to investigate self-reported dual sensory impairment (DSI) in …

Background Vision and hearing impairments can reduce participation in social activities.
Given the prominent role of the mouth in face‐to‐face interactions, this study evaluated the …

Background Older adults are at increased risk of developing health disorders and functional
decline. However, owing to time constraints and considerable effort, physicians rarely …