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Chronic diseases and life events accounted for 2–18 % population attributable risks for adult hearing loss: UK Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, 2007

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Links between chronic diseases and hearing loss in adults have emerged. However, previous investigations were not complete, and the role of life events was unclear. Therefore, it was aimed to examine the relationships of common chronic diseases and life events and adult hearing loss in a country-wide and population-based study. Data were retrieved from UK Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, 2007, being cross-sectional, including demographics, self-reported prior health conditions and hearing loss (ever and in the last 12 months), and several major life events. Analyses included Chi square test, t test, logistic regression model, and population attributable risk estimation. People who had prior health conditions including cancer, migraine, dementia, depression, cataracts, chronic bronchitis, allergy, bowel problem, bladder problem, arthritis, muscle problem or skin problem tended to report hearing loss than their counterparts. People who have experienced major life events including post-traumatic stress disorder, serious illness of close relatives, death of family, serious problems with friends, major financial crisis, valuables stolen, being bullied, violence at home, sexual abuse or running away from home were also more likely to experience ever hearing loss problem or that in the last 12 months. 2.0–13.1 % adult hearing loss could be delayed or prevented by managing chronic diseases while 4.1–18.1 % might be delayed or prevented by minimizing the negative effects of life events. Chronic diseases and life events were associated with hearing loss in adults. Better managing lifestyle to minimize detrimental impacts in future health and nursing programs would be suggested.

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Shiue, I. Chronic diseases and life events accounted for 2–18 % population attributable risks for adult hearing loss: UK Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, 2007. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 273, 93–103 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-015-3504-1

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