Key result
Hypertension was associated with significantly higher mean hearing levels compared to non-hypertensive participants (23.4 dB vs 18.3 dB; p<0.0001).
Why the study?
Hypertension is common and associated with various complications, but its impact on hearing loss is not well studied.
Does hypertension increase hearing loss in adults aged 21-50 years?
Population
300 hypertensive patients aged 21 to 50 years and 300 non-hypertensive reference participants
Comparison
Hypertensive participants vs non-hypertensive participants
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Supports hypertension-hearing association in adults 21-50; leaves open causality and screening utility pending longitudinal data.
Cross-Sectional (n=600)
No
Does hypertension increase hearing loss in adults aged 21-50 years?
Absolute Event Rate: 23.4% vs 18.3%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Hypertension is positively correlated with hearing loss, suggesting that longstanding hypertensive patients may benefit from regular hearing screening.
Nawaz et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=600). Hypertension vs. Non-hypertensive participants was evaluated on Mean hearing level in audiometry (p=<0.0001). Hypertension was associated with significantly higher mean hearing levels compared to non-hypertensive participants (23.4 dB vs 18.3 dB; p<0.0001).
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