A population‐based study of the association between dysglycaemia and hearing loss in middle age

Sommer, Jessica; Brenann-Jones, C. G.; Eikelboom, Robert H.; Hunter, Michael; Davis, Wendy A.; Atlas, Marcus D.; Davis, Timothy

doi:10.1111/dme.13320

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“…Among these examined frequencies, significant differences were found between the young, middle and old groups for PTA (p<0.001), confirming that the hearing threshold increases with age, both in males and females 18. Furthermore, Sommer et al reported that a 1-year increase in age would raise the risk of hearing loss by 15% 14…”

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“…We computed the pure-tone average (PTA) at speech frequencies (0.5, 1, 2 and 4 kHz; speech-PTA) and high frequencies (3, 4, 6 and 8 kHz; high-PTA) 12. Hearing loss was defined as speech-PTA of ≥26 dB in the better ear,9 which is consistent with the WHO definition of clinically significant hearing loss,13 and this can identify patients with bilateral hearing loss and related functional impairments 14…”

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Hearing threshold levels and hearing loss among people in Zhejiang, China: a population-based cross-sectional study

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Zhang

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Hearing loss (≥26 dB threshold in the better ear), as a common chronic condition in humans, is increasingly gaining attention. Relevant research in China is relatively scarce, so we conduct a population-based study to investigate the prevalence of hearing loss among age groups, genders and ears in Zhejiang province, China, from September 2016 to June 2018.Study designPopulation-based cross-sectional studyParticipantsA total of 3754 participants aged 18–98 years and living in Zhejiang province, China.Outcome measuresPure-tone audiometric thresholds were measured at frequencies of 0.125–8 kHz for each subject. All participants were asked to complete a structured questionnaire, in the presence of a healthcare official.ResultsThe prevalence of speech-frequency and high-frequency hearing loss was 27.9% and 42.9%, respectively, in Zhejiang. There were significant differences in auditory thresholds at most frequencies among the age groups, genders (male vs female: 31.6%vs24.1% at speech frequency; 48.9% vs 36.8% at high frequency) and ears. In addition to the common factors affecting both types of hearing loss, a significant correlation was found between personal income and speech-frequency hearing loss (OR=0.69, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.92), and between hyperlipidaemia and high-frequency hearing loss (OR=1.45, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.07).ConclusionThe prevalence of hearing loss was high among people living in Zhejiang, particularly males, and in the left ear. Moreover, hearing thresholds increased with age. Several lifestyle and environment factors, which can be influenced by awareness and education, were significantly associated with hearing loss.

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Hearing threshold levels and hearing loss among people in Zhejiang, China: a population-based cross-sectional study

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“…In the NHANES and in a study by Sommer et al ,9 hearing impairment was more prevalent among adults with diabetes in a multivariable analysis. It is in contrast to our study where neither diabetes nor blood concentrations of glucose were significantly correlated with hearing loss (online supplementary table 1).…”

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“…Despite its importance for public health, the prevalence of hearing loss and its associated factors has not been widely investigated worldwide 2–11. For many countries, data on the prevalence of hearing loss are not yet available, and the factors associated with hearing loss have not been examined in a detailed manner.…”

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Self-reported hearing loss in Russians: the population-based Ural Eye and Medical Study

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ObjectiveWith data on frequency of hearing loss in Russia and Eastern Europe generally lacking, we assessed the prevalence of hearing loss in a Russian population.SettingThe population-based Ural Eye and Medical Study was conducted in the rural and urban regions of Bashkortostan, Russia.ParticipantsWith an inclusion criterion of age 40+ years, the study included 5899 (80.5%) out of 7328 eligible individuals (mean age: 59.0±10.7 years; range: 40–94 years).Primary and secondary outcome measuresHearing loss was examined in 5397 (91.5%) study participants, assessed using a standardised interview with questions from the ‘Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version (HHIE-S)’.ResultsThe prevalence of self-reported hearing loss (26.1%, 95% CI 24.2 to 27.2) increased from 10.9% (95% CI 8.0 to 13.7) in participants aged 40–45 years old to 59.0% (95% CI 51.6 to 66.4) in those aged 80+ years old. It was higher for men than for women in the 60–80 years age group (38.93%, 95% CI 35.8 to 42.1, vs 32.8%, 95% CI 30.2 to 35.3; p=0.003). On multivariable analysis, higher prevalence of hearing loss was associated with older age (p<0.001; OR [per year of age]: 1.06 [1.06 to 1.07]), male gender (p<0.001; OR: 1.26 [1.09 to 1.47]), higher depression score (p<0.001; OR: 1.06 [1.04 to 1.08]), higher prevalence of headache (p=0.001; OR: 1.27 [1.10 to 1.47]), history of cardiovascular diseases including stroke (p=0.001; OR: 1.32 [1.13 to 1.55]), and osteoarthritis (p<0.001; OR: 1.40 [1.18 to 1.67]), physically vigorous activity during work (p<0.001; OR: 1.40 [1.21 to 1.62]), alcohol consumption (p<0.001; OR: 1.51 [1.28 to 1.78]), and dry eye feeling (p<0.001; OR: 1.67 [1.30 to 2.16]). It was marginally correlated with a higher anxiety score (p=0.07; OR: 1.03 [0.998 to 1.06]). It was independent of diabetes (p=0.52), arterial hypertension (p=0.20), level of education (p=0.11), region of habitation (p=0.70), blood concentration of high-density lipoproteins (p=0.17) and low-density lipoproteins (p=0.52), current smoking (p=0.95) and smoking pack-years (p=0.37), and best corrected visual acuity (p=0.93).ConclusionsAs in other countries the prevalence of hearing loss is high in this elderly population in Russia. It is primarily or secondarily associated with older age, depression, male gender, cardiovascular disease and alcohol consumption.

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“…In an article by Sommer et al , the author name C. G. Brenann‐Jones is incorrect and should be listed as C. G. Brennan‐Jones. Therefore the correct author list is:…”

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A population‐based study of the association between dysglycaemia and hearing loss in middle age

Abstract: There was progressively increasing mid-range hearing loss with worsening glucose tolerance in younger individuals, suggesting dysglycaemia-associated early-onset presbycusis.

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Hearing threshold levels and hearing loss among people in Zhejiang, China: a population-based cross-sectional study

Hearing threshold levels and hearing loss among people in Zhejiang, China: a population-based cross-sectional study

Self-reported hearing loss in Russians: the population-based Ural Eye and Medical Study

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