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Abstract
Abstract
Objective
We aimed to update the prevalence estimates of hearing loss in older adults in England using a nationally representative sample of adults aged 50 years old and older.
Design
A comparative cross-sectional study design was implemented. Hearing loss was defined as ≥35 dB HL at 3.0 kHz, as measured via Hearcheck in the better-hearing ear.
Study sample
We compared the estimates based on the English census in 2015 to estimates from psychoacoustic hearing data available for 8,263 participants in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) Wave 7 (2014–2015).
Results
Marked regional variability in hearing loss prevalence was revealed among participants with similar age profiles. The regional differences in hearing outcomes reached up to 13.53% in those belonging to the 71–80 years old group; the prevalence of hearing loss was 49.22% in the North East of England (95%CI 48.0–50.4), versus 35.69% in the South East (95%CI 34.8–36.50).
Objective
We aimed to update the prevalence estimates of hearing loss in older adults in England using a nationally representative sample of adults aged 50 years old and older.
Design
A comparative cross-sectional study design was implemented. Hearing loss was defined as ≥35 dB HL at 3.0 kHz, as measured via Hearcheck in the better-hearing ear.
Study sample
We compared the estimates based on the English census in 2015 to estimates from psychoacoustic hearing data available for 8,263 participants in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) Wave 7 (2014–2015).
Results
Marked regional variability in hearing loss prevalence was revealed among participants with similar age profiles. The regional differences in hearing outcomes reached up to 13.53% in those belonging to the 71–80 years old group; the prevalence of hearing loss was 49.22% in the North East of England (95%CI 48.0–50.4), versus 35.69% in the South East (95%CI 34.8–36.50).
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Audiology |
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Publication status | Published - 26 Jan 2022 |
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Launching of new project: PLACE ('PrevaLence stAtistiCs of hearing loss in England')
Tsimpida, MSc, FHEA, D. (Other), Kontopantelis, E. (Other) & Panagioti, M. (Other)
Feb 2021 → Jul 2021Activity: Internal positions, career professional development, other peer review and other › Other › Research
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UoM News: Northerners’ hearing likely to be worse than Southerners
Tsimpida, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, FHEA, D., Panagioti, M. & Kontopantelis, E.
25/01/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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iNews: Northerners over the age of 60 have higher rates of hearing loss than Southerners, study finds
Tsimpida, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, FHEA, D., Panagioti, M. & Kontopantelis, E.
25/01/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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DAILY EXPRESS: Northerners are 'more likely to lose hearing' as they get older
Tsimpida, PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, FHEA, D., Panagioti, M. & Kontopantelis, E.
25/01/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research