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Association between hearing loss and cognitive decline in the elderly: A systematic review with meta-analysis study
Débora Conceição Santos de Oliveira1, Isaac Suzart Gomes-Filho2, Edna Maria Araújo2
1Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Recôncavo of Bahia, Bahia, Brazil.
Plos One
|November 9, 2023
Summary
Hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline in older adults. While the association appears stronger in Black individuals, further research is needed to confirm this finding.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Epidemiology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Hearing loss is increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for cognitive decline in the elderly.
- Understanding the influence of race/color on this association is crucial for targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- This systematic review confirms a significant relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline in the elderly.
- The findings suggest a potentially increased magnitude of this association among Black individuals, warranting further investigation.
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