Ariana M Stickel, Alonzo Mendoza, Wassim Tarraf, Sayaka Kuwayama, Sonya Kaur, Alejandra Morlett Paredes, Martha L Daviglus, Fernando D Testai, Donglin Zeng, Carmen R Isasi, Rachael R Baiduc, Elizabeth Dinces, David J Lee, Hector M González
IMPORTANCE: Hearing loss appears to have adverse effects on cognition and increases risk for cognitive impairment. These associations have not been thoroughly investigated in the Hispanic and Latino population, which faces hearing health disparities. OBJECTIVE: To examine associations between hearing loss with 7-year cognitive change and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) prevalence among a diverse cohort of Hispanic/Latino adults. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This cohort study used data from a large community health survey of Hispanic Latino adults in 4 major US cities...
March 21, 2024: JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery