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Key Points
➤ Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a prevalent but often
underdiagnosed and undertreated condition among individuals aged
50 and above.
➤ The prevalence of hearing loss (HL) doubles with each decade of
life and affects more than 60% of individuals by age 70 and 80% of
individuals older than 85 years of age.
➤ The main purpose of this clinical practice guideline (CPG) is to guide
clinicians regarding the identification and management of ARHL as
a recognized risk factor affecting health outcomes and quality of life
(QOL) in the aging population.
