Ageing as risk factor for tinnitus and its complex interplay with hearing loss—evidence from online and NHANES data
Abstract Background Tinnitus affects 10 to 15% of the population, but its underlying causes are not yet fully understood. Hearing loss has been established as the most important risk factor. Ageing is also known to accompany increased prevalence; however, the risk is normally seen in context with (a...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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Series: | BMC Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-02998-1 |