Recent research shows that audiometry-measured hearing loss in older adults contributes to 32% of incident dementia cases over an eight-year period, surpassing previous estimates. The study reveals that the prevalence of dementia is particularly high in individuals aged 75 and older, with a notable impact on women and White individuals. Intriguingly, the study found no association between self-reported hearing loss and dementia risk, indicating the necessity of using objective measures for better understanding the relationship between hearing loss and dementia in older adults.
The research identifies that audiometry-measured hearing loss in older adults contributed to 32% of new dementia cases over an eight-year study period.
Notably, higher rates of dementia associated with hearing loss were found among individuals aged 75 years and older, specifically affecting women and White individuals.
Interestingly, self-reported hearing loss showed no correlation with the risk of dementia, highlighting a critical distinction in the methodology of assessing hearing loss.
This significant finding underscores the importance of accurately measuring hearing loss, as it may be a critical factor in dementia incidence among older populations.
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