Age-Related Hearing Loss
Key Points
Key Points
- Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a prevalent but often underdiagnosed and undertreated condition among individuals aged 50 and above.
- The prevalence of hearing loss (HL) doubles with each decade of life and affects more than 60% of individuals by age 70 and 80% of individuals older than 85 years of age.
- The main purpose of this clinical practice guideline (CPG) is to guide clinicians regarding the identification and management of ARHL as a recognized risk factor affecting health outcomes and quality of life (QOL) in the aging population.
Key Action Statements
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...entifying Conditions other than ARHLClinic...
...Education and CounselingClinicians shoul...
...n Strategies and Assistive technologiesClinicians...
...icationClinicians should offer, or...
...Cochlear ImplantsClinicians should refer pati...
...and ImprovementFor patients with hearing...
...ans should assess hearing at least every 3...
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