Prevalence, Severity, Exposures, and Treatment Patterns of Tinnitus in the United States

Short summary

Approximately 21.4 million US adults (9.6%) experienced tinnitus in the past 12 months, with nearly constant symptoms reported by 36% and long durations (>15 years) by 27%. Noise exposure, particularly at work, significantly increased tinnitus risk (OR 3.3). Despite guidelines, only 49.4% discussed tinnitus with a doctor, and treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy were rarely mentioned.

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