Hearing loss linked to worse cognitive function in Hispanic/Latino American adults
20/07/2021 06:00am | 1849 viewsHearing loss is associated with worse scores on learning and memory tests, according to a recent study conducted in Hispanic/Latino Americans between the ages of 45 and 74. The study also detected a link between poor learning and memory performance and high levels of sugar in the blood, which is a sign of diabetes and a risk factor for heart disease. The findings were published recently in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.
Nearly 1 In 7 Hispanic/Latino Adults Has Some Hearing Loss
17/09/2015 12:00pm | 6903 viewsIn the largest study to date of hearing loss among Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States, researchers have found that nearly 1 in 7 has hearing loss, a number similar to the general population prevalence.
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