The EAR-PC study findings encourages screening for hearing loss in older adults

(American Academy of Family Physicians) Hearing loss is the second most common disability in the United States and comes with it a higher risk for being diagnosed with significant health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, dementia and depression, as well as higher health care cost and use. The Early Auditory Referral-Primary Care (EAR-PC) study was designed to address the lack of data about hearing loss screening.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news