Associations between medical conditions and auditory dysfunction in US Veterans.

Leslie D Grush Kelly M ReavisSusan E GriestSamrita ThapaWendy J HeltJames A HenrySarah M Theodoroff

Published in: International journal of audiology (2022)

Non-otologic medical conditions were associated with low-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus in this sample of young Veterans. This suggests medical conditions may play a role in Veterans' hearing health. Whether management of medical conditions earlier in life reduces the risk of hearing loss and tinnitus requires further study.

Keyphrases

hearing loss
healthcare
public health
oxidative stress
climate change
social media