Hearing Loss and Cognitive Function in Early Old Age: Comparing Subjective and Objective Hearing Measures.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Population-based research has consistently shown that people with hearing loss are at greater risk of cognitive impairment. We aimed to explore the cross-sectional association of both subjective and objective hearing measures with global and domain-specific cognitive function. We also examined the influence of hearing aid use on the relationship.

Methods

A population-based sample (n = 1,105, 52% women) of 70-year-olds that were representative of the inhabitants of the city of Gothenburg, Sweden completed a detailed cognitive examination, pure-tone audiometry, and a questionnaire regarding perceived hearing problems. A subsample (n = 247, 52% women) also completed a test of speech-recognition-in-noise (SPRIN). Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to

SUBMITTER: Hoff M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10273901 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature