The “HEARING BONE’S” connected to the WHAT?
Hearing loss may signal other important health issues.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Could the ear be a window to the
heart? Hearing loss and CVD are
linked
DEPRESSION
Symptoms go down, quality of life
goes up with hearing aid use
FALLING
Hearing loss tied to 3-fold risk of
falling
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Moderate CKD associated with
43% increased risk of hearing loss
ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA
Dementia risk may be up to
5x higher with hearing loss
HOSPITALIZATION
32% more likely for older
adults with hearing loss
DIABETES
Hearing loss is 2x as likely for
those with Diabetes
MORTALITY
Hearing loss tied to greater
risk of dying for older men
Treating hearing loss may help more than just your hearing.
For more information, call 877-806-7054 or visit www.amplifonusa.com/ncrgea
Courtesy of The Better Hearing Institute.
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