Prevalence and risk factors of hearing loss in the Chinese population aged 45 years and older: Findings from the CHARLS baseline survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hearing loss and identify associated risk factors in a Chinese population aged 45 years and older.

Study design

This study employed a cross-sectional research design. Data from the 4th wave survey of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) conducted in 2018 were utilized. Participants were assessed using self-reported questionnaires, and various demographic and comorbidity factors were analyzed to elucidate the risk factors associated with hearing loss.

Methods

A total of 17,695 individuals from 10,257 households in 450 villages and urban settlements were included in the study. Hearing loss was assessed through self-reported questionnaires. Risk factors, including demographic characteristics

SUBMITTER: Xu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11419390 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature