Hearing loss and cognitive decline in the general population: a prospective cohort study

ConclusionsHearing loss was associated with lower cognitive function at baseline and accelerated cognitive decline on a memory test. The association between hearing loss and accelerated cognitive decline was non-significant after additional adjustment for non-linear age effects. More evidence is needed to ensure the role of hearing loss as a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline.

Source: Journal of Neurology - September 9, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research