Hearing loss and gait speed among older adults in the United States

Highlights ► In a study of 1180 adults ages 50–69 years, greater hearing loss was independently associated with slower gait speed. ► The mechanistic basis of this association is unknown. ► Studies investigating whether hearing rehabilitative interventions could affect gait and physical functioning a...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2013-05, Vol.38 (1), p.25-29
Main Authors: Li, Lingsheng, Simonsick, Eleanor M, Ferrucci, Luigi, Lin, Frank R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Aged
Audiometry, Pure-Tone
Cross-Sectional Studies
Epidemiology
Female
Gait - physiology
Gait Disorders, Neurologic - epidemiology
Gait speed
Hearing loss
Hearing Loss - epidemiology
Humans
Linear Models
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Nutrition Surveys
Older adults
Orthopedics
United States - epidemiology
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Summary:Highlights ► In a study of 1180 adults ages 50–69 years, greater hearing loss was independently associated with slower gait speed. ► The mechanistic basis of this association is unknown. ► Studies investigating whether hearing rehabilitative interventions could affect gait and physical functioning are needed.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.10.006