Nationwide analysis of the relationships between mental health, body mass index and tinnitus in premenopausal female adults in Korea: 2010-2012 KNHANES.

ABSTRACT: Tinnitus is related to serious comorbidities such as suicidal ideation and attempts. Body mass index (BMI) is associated with auditory symptoms including hearing loss. The aim of this nationwide, population-based, cross-sectional study was to evaluate the relationship between mental health, body mass index and tinnitus in a Korean premenopausal female population. This study analyzed data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys in 2010-2012. Data were collected from 4628 19 years or older, premenopausal women. After adjustments, underweight premenopausal women exhibited a higher odds ratio for tinnitus (odd ratio = 1.54; 95% confidence interval = 1.14-2.08) compared with women of normal weight. Moderate and severe tinnitus was highly prevalent in underweight as well

SUBMITTER: Lee DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5935674 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature