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Hearing loss and hearing aid use in Hispanic adults: Results from the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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  • Lee, D.J.
  • Carlson, D.L.
  • Lee, H.M.
  • Ray, L.A.
  • Markides, K.S.

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Data from the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were employed to investigate the prevalence of hearing loss and hearing aid use in Mexican-American, Cuban-American, and Puerto Rican adults. Hearing loss was 6 to 14 times more prevalent in older (ages 54 to 74) vs younger (ages 20 through 34) subjects. Cuban Americans and Mexican Americans tended to have a similar prevalence of hearing loss, whereas Puerto Ricans had markedly lower rates. Mexican-American men had higher rates of hearing loss than Mexican-American women. The prevalence of hearing aid use among hearing-impaired individuals ranged from 2% to 11%. Implications for future research are discussed.

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  • Lee, D.J. & Carlson, D.L. & Lee, H.M. & Ray, L.A. & Markides, K.S., 1991. "Hearing loss and hearing aid use in Hispanic adults: Results from the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 81(11), pages 1471-1474.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1991:81:11:1471-1474_3
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