Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults

Importance Age-related sensorineural hearing loss is a common health problem among adults. Nearly 16% of US adults 18 years or older report difficulty hearing. The prevalence perceived increases with age. Hearing can adversely affect an individual’s quality life and ability to function independently has been associated increased risk falls, hospitalizations, social isolation, cognitive decline. Objective To update its 2012 recommendation, the Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) commissioned systematic review on screening for in 50 older. Population Asymptomatic age-related loss. Evidence Assessment Because lack evidence, USPSTF concludes that benefits harms asymptomatic are uncertain balance cannot be determined. More research needed. Recommendation current evidence insufficient assess (I statement)