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Self-assessed hearing problems in Sweden: a demographic study.

U Rosenhall1, R Jönsson, O Söderlind

  • 1Department of Audiology, Karolinska Hospital/Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

Audiology : Official Organ of the International Society of Audiology
|December 3, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Self-assessed hearing difficulties, especially in noise, affect over 10% of Swedes, increasing with age and varying by socioeconomic status and location. Factors like genetics and noise exposure play a role.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hearing problems, particularly in noisy environments, are a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of self-reported hearing difficulties is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of self-assessed hearing problems in a large Swedish population.
  • To identify demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic factors associated with hearing difficulties.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 48,680 Swedish individuals aged 16-84 years.
  • Data collected through personal interviews between 1986 and 1993.
  • Focus on self-reported difficulties hearing in background noise.

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Main Results:

  • Overall prevalence of self-reported hearing problems was 10.7%, rising from 2.4% in the youngest to 30% in the oldest age group.
  • Men reported more hearing difficulties than women, except in the youngest cohort.
  • Higher prevalence was observed in manual workers, the unemployed, and early retirees compared to non-manual employees.
  • Prevalence varied geographically, being lowest in metropolitan Stockholm (7.9%) and highest in sparsely populated forest areas (15%).

Conclusions:

  • Ageing, socioeconomic status, and place of residence are significantly related to self-assessed hearing difficulties.
  • Potential contributing factors include genetics, health status, gender, and noise exposure.
  • The findings highlight the need for public health strategies addressing hearing health disparities.