| Literature DB >> 35855443 |
Elly Morros-González1, Patricia Morsch2, Carolina Hommes2, Enrique Vega2, Carlos Cano-Gutiérrez1.
Abstract
Hearing loss is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and its prevalence increases with age, though in most cases, this disability is potentially preventable and treatable. Thus, its prevention, early identification, and comprehensive rehabilitation should be points of action at the local level, since hearing loss has been linked to numerous adverse health outcomes affecting the physical, mental, social, and economic conditions of older people. The objective of this article is to highlight the importance of hearing loss prevention, promote rehabilitation throughout the life course, especially in older people, and describe strategies put forth by the World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization.Entities:
Keywords: Aged; correction of hearing impairment; hearing loss; preventive health services
Year: 2022 PMID: 35855443 PMCID: PMC9288222 DOI: 10.26633/RPSP.2022.86
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Panam Salud Publica ISSN: 1020-4989