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In 2015, approximately half a billion people had disabling hearing loss, about 6· 8% of the
world's population. These numbers are substantially higher than estimates published before …

Recent research has linked age-related hearing loss to impaired performance across
cognitive domains and increased risk for dementia diagnosis. The data linking hearing …

Objectives To test whether hearing aid use alters cognitive trajectories in older adults.
Design US population‐based longitudinal cohort study Setting Data were drawn from the …

Hearing loss is highly prevalent and may significantly affect how we age. Although the
population is aging, relatively few adults receive treatment for hearing loss. Internists are a …

Importance Evidence has linked age-related hearing impairment (ARHI) with cognitive
decline; however, very few studies (none in the United Kingdom) explore this link in large …

Objectives: This article aims to estimate the global and regional needs, unmet needs and
access to hearing aids, as well as the morbidity that can be averted by their use. Design: The …

Key Clinical Points Age-Related Hearing Loss Age-related declines in hearing gradually
and progressively affect every person during life, initially manifesting as difficulty …

Action to prevent noise-induced hearing loss is necessary, especially because many causes
of permanent hearing loss are preventable. The aim of this study is to identify and raise …

Importance Age-related hearing loss that impairs daily communication is associated with
adverse health outcomes, but use of hearing aids by older adults is low and disparities exist …