If you have hearing problems, your risk for death may be higher. A new study recently hypothesized that an older person’s survival rate may depend on how well they can hear. “The people included in the analysis were all over age 70 and had undergone hearing testing. Using World Health Organization criteria to define hearing impairment, and accounting for individuals’ age, the researchers found that people with moderate or severe hearing impairment had a 54 percent greater risk of dying than those with normal hearing. Mild hearing impairment was linked to a 27 percent increased risk.” The study advised that people who begin to experience hearing impairment take action with preventative measures such as getting a hearing aid and consulting their doctor.

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