Probable Association of Hearing Loss, Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in the Elderly

Abstract Introduction  The aging process causes changes in body structure in a continuous manner, and contributes to clinical disorders. Life expectancy is increasing, especially in developing countries. Objective  To assess the prevalence of hearing loss and its possible association with hypertensi...

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Published in:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology 2018-10, Vol.22 (4), p.337-341
Main Authors: Meneses-Barriviera, Caroline Luiz, Bazoni, Jéssica Aparecida, Doi, Marcelo Yugi, Marchiori, Luciana Lozza de Moraes
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Language:English
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diabetes
hearing loss
hypertension
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OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
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Summary:Abstract Introduction  The aging process causes changes in body structure in a continuous manner, and contributes to clinical disorders. Life expectancy is increasing, especially in developing countries. Objective  To assess the prevalence of hearing loss and its possible association with hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) in the elderly. Methods  A cross-sectional study with 519 elderly individuals aged over 60 years who underwent an audiological evaluation (pure tone audiometry), and answered a comorbidity questionnaire that included questions about age, gender, tinnitus and medical history, with data concerning DM. The dependent variable was the presence of hearing loss. The independent variables were age, gender, DM and hypertension. The variables were presented in absolute numbers and proportions, and enabled us to estimate the prevalence. The statistical analysis was performed through multiple logistic regression with 95% confidence intervals and values of p  
ISSN:1809-9777
1809-4864
1809-4864
DOI:10.1055/s-0037-1606644