Analysis of Hearing Loss and Physical Activity Among US Adults Aged 60-69 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Hearing loss may be a modifiable factor associated with decreased physical activity in older adults.

Objective

To examine the association of hearing loss with objectively measured physical activity, including moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, light-intensity physical activity, sedentary behavior, and pattern of physical activity (physical activity fragmentation).

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based cross-sectional study used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data collected in the 2003 to 2004 cycle and analyzed in 2017 to 2020. Participants aged 60 to 69 years with complete audiometry, physical activity, and comorbidity data were included in the analysis. Data analysis was performed from January 2017 to Dece

SUBMITTER: Kuo PL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8056278 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature