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The analysis aims to quantify the trends in hearing loss among the working-age population over the past 30 years.

January 20, 20260 citations

Global trends in hearing loss among the working-age population: a 30-year epidemiological analysis.

BLBing-Yu Liang PZPing-Ting Zhou ZXZi-hui Xie

Key Points

The analysis aims to quantify the trends in hearing loss among the working-age population over the past 30 years.
Conducted a 30-year epidemiological analysis
Focused on hearing loss trends in global working-age population
Examined modifiable risk factors and social development index (SDI) disparities
Significant increase in hearing loss prevalence was observed in the working-age population
Trends vary significantly by region and SDI levels
COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for targeted interventions

Abstract

The global HL burden in the WAP is large and uneven, necessitating targeted interventions focusing on modifiable risks and SDI disparities. Further research is essential to understand the trends observed during the COVID-19 pandemic and to improve prevention strategies.

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