The association of hearing loss with frailty among community-dwelling older adults: findings from the National Health and Aging Trends Study
Abstract Background The identification of modifiable risk factors is crucial for the prevention and/or reversal of frailty, which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Hearing loss affects two-thirds of older adults in the United States (U.S.) and is associated with physical and co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04465-1 |