| Autor: |
Grush, Leslie D., Reavis, Kelly M., Griest, Susan E., Thapa, Samrita, Helt, Wendy J., Henry, James A., Theodoroff, Sarah M. |
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International Journal of Audiology; Jul2023, Vol. 62 Issue 7, p608-616, 9p, 1 Diagram, 4 Charts |
| Abstrakt: |
To examine associations between non-otologic medical conditions and auditory dysfunction. Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from the Noise Outcomes in Service members Epidemiology (NOISE) study. Logistic regression was used to estimate the association between medical conditions (0, 1, and 2 or more conditions) and auditory dysfunction (hearing loss pure tone average ≥20 dB HL and tinnitus), adjusting for key confounders including noise exposure. Secondarily, the association between specific medical conditions and auditory dysfunction was examined. All variables were self-reported. United States military Veterans (n = 580) with mean age 34.1 years (standard deviation = 9.2), who were within approximately 2.5 years of separation from service. Compared to Veterans reporting no medical conditions, Veterans reporting two or more had increased odds on low-frequency hearing loss and on tinnitus but not on high or extended-high frequency hearing loss. Furthermore, specific conditions sleep disorder and arthritis were associated with auditory dysfunction. 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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