Combined effect of anemia and chronic rhinitis on hearing loss in Korean adults: a nationwide observational study
OBJECTIVES Studies have suggested an association between hearing loss and anemia. Hearing loss has also been linked to rhinitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes and sinus mucosa. Few studies have concurrently explored the relationships between hearing loss, anemi...
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| description | OBJECTIVES Studies have suggested an association between hearing loss and anemia. Hearing loss has also been linked to rhinitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes and sinus mucosa. Few studies have concurrently explored the relationships between hearing loss, anemia, and rhinitis. This study was conducted to investigate the association between hearing loss and anemia and to further analyze the potential role of rhinitis in this relationship. METHODS Data were collected from the 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Hearing loss was measured with an audiometer in a soundproof booth and was defined as at least moderate impairment (as indicated by a pure-tone average of ≥41 dB in the better-hearing ear). The association between hearing loss and anemia was analyzed using multivariable logistic regression. The combined effect of anemia and rhinitis on hearing loss was assessed with an interaction term. RESULTS Among the 2,772 participants, 477 (17.2%) exhibited hearing loss. Participants with anemia were more likely to experience hearing loss than those without anemia (odds ratio [OR], 1.58; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.07 to 2.33). Furthermore, the odds of hearing loss were greater in participants with both anemia and rhinitis (OR, 3.79; 95% CI, 1.93 to 7.43) relative to those without either condition. CONCLUSIONS Anemia was associated with hearing loss in individuals aged 40 years and older. Based on the analysis of combined effects, participants with anemia and chronic rhinitis were more likely to experience hearing loss than individuals without these conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ab5ac171c0f24aa292944bc54b5f21132025-08-20T03:12:36ZengKorean Society of EpidemiologyEpidemiology and Health2092-71932024-07-014610.4178/epih.e20240631529Combined effect of anemia and chronic rhinitis on hearing loss in Korean adults: a nationwide observational studyYeong Jun Ju0Woorim Kim1Jina Han2Soon Young Lee3 Departement of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea National Hospice Center, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea Departement of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea Departement of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, KoreaOBJECTIVES Studies have suggested an association between hearing loss and anemia. Hearing loss has also been linked to rhinitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes and sinus mucosa. Few studies have concurrently explored the relationships between hearing loss, anemia, and rhinitis. This study was conducted to investigate the association between hearing loss and anemia and to further analyze the potential role of rhinitis in this relationship. METHODS Data were collected from the 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Hearing loss was measured with an audiometer in a soundproof booth and was defined as at least moderate impairment (as indicated by a pure-tone average of ≥41 dB in the better-hearing ear). The association between hearing loss and anemia was analyzed using multivariable logistic regression. The combined effect of anemia and rhinitis on hearing loss was assessed with an interaction term. RESULTS Among the 2,772 participants, 477 (17.2%) exhibited hearing loss. Participants with anemia were more likely to experience hearing loss than those without anemia (odds ratio [OR], 1.58; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.07 to 2.33). Furthermore, the odds of hearing loss were greater in participants with both anemia and rhinitis (OR, 3.79; 95% CI, 1.93 to 7.43) relative to those without either condition. CONCLUSIONS Anemia was associated with hearing loss in individuals aged 40 years and older. Based on the analysis of combined effects, participants with anemia and chronic rhinitis were more likely to experience hearing loss than individuals without these conditions.http://www.e-epih.org/upload/pdf/epih-46-e2024063.pdfhearing losshearing impairmentanemiarhinitis |
| spellingShingle | Yeong Jun Ju Woorim Kim Jina Han Soon Young Lee Combined effect of anemia and chronic rhinitis on hearing loss in Korean adults: a nationwide observational study Epidemiology and Health hearing loss hearing impairment anemia rhinitis |
| title | Combined effect of anemia and chronic rhinitis on hearing loss in Korean adults: a nationwide observational study |
| title_full | Combined effect of anemia and chronic rhinitis on hearing loss in Korean adults: a nationwide observational study |
| title_fullStr | Combined effect of anemia and chronic rhinitis on hearing loss in Korean adults: a nationwide observational study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Combined effect of anemia and chronic rhinitis on hearing loss in Korean adults: a nationwide observational study |
| title_short | Combined effect of anemia and chronic rhinitis on hearing loss in Korean adults: a nationwide observational study |
| title_sort | combined effect of anemia and chronic rhinitis on hearing loss in korean adults a nationwide observational study |
| topic | hearing loss hearing impairment anemia rhinitis |
| url | http://www.e-epih.org/upload/pdf/epih-46-e2024063.pdf |
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