Effects of self-reported hearing or vision impairment on depressive symptoms: a population-based longitudinal study.

Ji Hyuk HanH J LeeJ JungE-C Park

Published in: Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences (2018)

Hearing, vision and dual sensory impairment are significantly associated with depressive symptoms. Our results suggest that treatment or rehabilitation of either hearing or vision impairment would help prevent depression.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
hearing loss
social support
sleep quality
replacement therapy
smoking cessation