Prevalence of Hearing Impairment by Gender and Audiometric Configuration: Results From The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999‐2004) and The Keokuk County Rural Health Study (1994‐1998)

Abstract

In addition to their descriptive value, these data can be used to inform future studies of risk factors and progression of hearing loss, and to improve the generalizability of studies involving rehabilitative options for people with hearing impairment.