Hearing Loss in Community‐Dwelling Older Persons: National Prevalence Data and Identification Using Simple Questions

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Authors

Kathleen E. Walsh · Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center

Abstract

Hearing loss, as defined by two clinical criteria, is common and can be screened for accurately using simple questions that assess sociodemographic and hearing-related characteristics.

Topics & Keywords

Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics Noise Effects and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 46, Issue 8, pp. 1008-1011

DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1998.tb02758.x

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