This research aims to determine the prevalence of voice problems among adults in the United States and the healthcare-seeking behavior for these issues.
Cross-sectional analysis of adult population in the United States
Self-reporting used to gauge the prevalence of voice problems
Voice problems affect approximately 1 in 13 adults annually
A minority of individuals with voice problems seek healthcare for their condition
Self-reported impact of voice problems is significant among those affected
Abstract
Voice problems affect one in 13 adults annually. A relative minority seek healthcare for their voice problem, even though the self-reported subjective impact of the voice problem is significant.