Hearing Impairment Associated With Depression in US Adults, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2010

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Authors

Chuanming Li · National Eye Institute

Xinzhi Zhang · Wayne State University

Howard J. Hoffman · National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

Mary Frances Cotch · National Institutes of Health

Christa L. Themann · National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

Martin Wilson · National Institutes of Health

Abstract

After accounting for health conditions and other factors, including trouble seeing, self-reported HI and audiometrically determined HI were significantly associated with depression, particularly in women. Health care professionals should be aware of an increased risk for depression among adults with hearing loss.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Volume 140, Issue 4, pp. 293-293

DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2014.42

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