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Original Article

Epidemiology of age related hearing loss

Pages 46-50 | Accepted 28 Jan 2015, Published online: 05 Mar 2015
 

Abstract

Epidemiological studies provide important information about prevalence and incidence values of hearing loss in old age. Such information about age related hearing loss is necessary for the planning of the rehabilitation of elderly people. In this review almost 30 epidemiological research projects are presented. All these projects use audiometric methods, and questionnaires are also often used. Global perspective is emphasised. Some results are presented, although only briefly, because of the enormous amount of information included.

Acknowledegement

The study was supported by the Foundation Tysta Skolan.

Declaration of interest: The author reports no conflicts of interest. The author alone is responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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