Association between self-reported hearing loss and low socioeconomic status in Japan: findings from the Toyama dementia survey

Association between self-reported hearing loss and low socioeconomic status in Japan: findings from the Toyama dementia survey

Abstract Background Age-related hearing loss reduces the quality of life in older adults. Low socioeconomic status (SES) has been reported as a risk factor for hearing loss, although this has not been verified in Japan. This study aimed to assess the association between low SES and hearing loss, exc...

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Main Authors: Nobue Nakahori, Michikazu Sekine, Masaaki Yamada, Takashi Tatsuse, Hideki Kido, Michio Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older adults
Hearing loss
Socioeconomic status
Educational attainment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01680-y

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