New England Journal of Medicine· 2017Q1
Hearing Loss in Adults
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Short summary
Hearing loss affects half of adults in their 60s and 80% of those 85+, necessitating better clinical understanding and referral pathways.
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Key points
- Hearing loss affects 50% of adults in their 60s.
- 80% of adults aged 85+ experience hearing loss.
- Understanding the auditory system is key to clinical management.
- Appropriate patient referral to specialists is essential.
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Abstract
Half of adults in their seventh decade and 80% who are at least 85 years old have hearing loss. Understanding the auditory system and the diseases affecting each component of it allows clinicians to address the problem and refer patients to appropriate personnel.
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Field: Sensory Systems
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