Higher serum ferritin associated with reduced risk of hearing loss: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES and causal inference | Synapse
February 5, 2026
Higher serum ferritin associated with reduced risk of hearing loss: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES and causal inference
Key Points
The research aims to explore the association between serum ferritin levels and hearing loss risk.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis using NHANES data.
Evaluated serum ferritin levels and hearing loss occurrences.
Applied causal inference techniques to assess the relationship.
Higher serum ferritin levels correlated with a lower risk of hearing loss.
Findings suggest a potential role for ferritin in hearing preservation.
Abstract
These findings suggest ferritin may be a biomarker or potential intervention target for hearing preservation. Further prospective and experimental validation of these associations is warranted.