The burden of vision, hearing, and dual sensory impairment in older adults in India, and its impact on different aspects of life-findings from LASI wave 1

Bharati, Bhavna; Sahu, Kirti Sundar

doi:10.1016/j.ahr.2022.100062

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“…These findings contradict a recent study that found that in 2018, among people aged 45 and older in India, the prevalence of visual impairment was 48.0%, and that of hearing impairment was 6.9%. [4] A possible reason might related to the participant’s age difference between these studies. The results of the present study have shed light on how clinical measurements of sensory impairments may be mirrored in self-reported sensory problems in older people, particularly those with chronic illnesses.…”

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“…[32] Using self-reported questions, limitations in walking as well as hearing and visual impairments were evaluated. [4] The question “What is the maximum distance (in meters) you can walk at your usual pace on a flat surface?” was used to determine walking limitations. A person was considered to be within the walking limit if they could cover less than 500 meters on a flat surface while moving at their typical pace.…”

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“…[32] Using self-reported questions, limitations in walking as well as hearing and visual impairments were evaluated. [4] The question "What is the maximum distance (in meters) you can walk at your usual pace on a flat surface?" was used to determine walking limitations.…”

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“…[13] Furthermore, a recent study conducted in India on individuals 45 years of age and above found that 48% of people had vision impairments, 6.9% had hearing impairments, and over 50% had mixed sensory impairments in 2018. [4] Additionally, research has shown that older Indians have a significantly increased walking limitation. [10] Chronic diseases and loss of vision, hearing, or mobility account for an important proportion of functional problems among older adults.…”

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“…[3] Moreover, the most common health problem affecting older people is sensory impairment, such as hearing and vision loss, which can develop or worsen with chronic disease. [4,5] However, impairments in hearing and vision are overlooked and frequently disregarded issues in healthcare. [6] Additionally, a growing number of older adults have been found to have a walking limitation, impacting approximately 35% of those over 70 and the majority of those over 85.…”

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Association between chronic disease, sensory impairment, walking limitation, and activities of daily living of community-dwelling older Indians

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Due to the paucity of existing evidence, this study aims to investigate the relationship between chronic disease, sensory impairment, walking limitation, and difficulty in activities of daily living (ADLs) in community-dwelling older Indians. This cross-sectional study included data from 31,394 individuals aged ≥ 60 years from the 2017 to 2018 Longitudinal Ageing Study in India. Participants were divided into 2 groups: 12,993 with chronic disease, sensory impairment, and a walking limitation, and 18,401 healthy individuals without such conditions. Participants with any chronic disease were further divided into 2 groups: sensory impairment (n = 12,462), and a walking limitation (n = 4745). Self-reported close-ended questionnaires with yes or no were used to assess each chronic disease (such as hypertension, diabetes, lung disorders, joint disorders, or heart disease), sensory impairment (vision or hearing), and walking limitation. A walking limitation was defined as being when a person could only walk at their usual pace for less than 500 meters on a flat surface. ADLs were assessed and classified as physical ADLs including basic physical requirements like dressing. Instrumental ADLs (IADLs) included more complicated community-based tasks like meal preparation. Findings showed that older Indians with chronic disease, sensory impairment, and a walking limitation were more likely to be significantly associated with physical ADLs (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.85, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.34–1.57, P < .0001) and IADLs (aOR = 1.45, 95% CI = 1.70–2.03, P < .0001) than those without such conditions. Among older Indians with chronic disease, sensory impairment was more likely associated with physical ADLs (aOR = 1.98, 95% CI = 1.82–2.16, P < .0001) and IADLs (aOR = 1.26, 95% CI = 1.15–1.37, P < .0001) followed by a walking limitation (aOR = 1.53, 95% CI = 1.42–1.65, P < .0001; aOR = 1.27, 95% CI = 1.17–1.38, P < .0001, respectively). These findings suggest that older Indians with chronic disease, sensory impairment, and walking limitation, can experience increased difficulty in overall and individual physical ADL and IADL than those without these conditions. Older Indians with any chronic condition who had sensory impairment or a walking limitation were also more likely to have difficulty with physical ADLs and IADLs.

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Visualizing Worldwide Prevalence of Age-Related Dual Sensory Loss

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Objectives: This study aims to create a first visualization of global prevalence of age-related dual sensory loss (DSL), significantly affecting older people’s quality of life. Methods: Data from World Health Organization (WHO) regions, particularly African, American, and European, were analyzed. The study focused on DSL onset and prevalence, using adjusted life expectancy for regional comparison. Results: There were notable regional variations in DSL onset and prevalence. The African region showed consistent data, thanks to standardized methods from the World Federation of the Deafblind. However, global patterns varied when adjusted for life expectancy, hinting at possible DSL prevalence stabilization at older ages. Discussion: The study identifies a lack of standardization in DSL prevalence research regarding definitions, methodologies, and reporting. It calls for more uniform and thorough research methods for accurate global DSL understanding. The research highlights the complexity and challenges in determining DSL prevalence worldwide.

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The burden of vision, hearing, and dual sensory impairment in older adults in India, and its impact on different aspects of life-findings from LASI wave 1

Cited by 5 publications

References 20 publications

Association between chronic disease, sensory impairment, walking limitation, and activities of daily living of community-dwelling older Indians

Association between chronic disease, sensory impairment, walking limitation, and activities of daily living of community-dwelling older Indians

Dynamic associations between vision and hearing impairment and depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults

Visualizing Worldwide Prevalence of Age-Related Dual Sensory Loss

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