Hearing Loss and Associated 7-Year Cognitive Outcomes Among Hispanic and Latino Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Hearing loss appears to have adverse effects on cognition and increases risk for cognitive impairment. These associations have not been thoroughly investigated in the Hispanic and Latino population, which faces hearing health disparities.

Objective

To examine associations between hearing loss with 7-year cognitive change and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) prevalence among a diverse cohort of Hispanic/Latino adults.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study used data from a large community health survey of Hispanic Latino adults in 4 major US cities. Eligible participants were aged 50 years or older at their second visit to study field centers. Cognitive data were collected at visit 1 and visit 2, an average of 7 years later. Data were last analyz

SUBMITTER: Stickel AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10958383 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature