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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults

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Systematic Review

Source: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Last Reviewed: March 2021

Workgroups: Older Adults Workgroup, Hearing and Other Sensory or Communication Disorders Workgroup

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found insufficient evidence to assess whether the benefits of screening for hearing loss in older adults outweigh the harms. The recommendation applies to adults who are age 50 years or older and don't have symptoms of hearing loss.

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Objectives related to this resource (1)

Increase the proportion of adults who have had a hearing exam in the past 5 years — HOSCD‑06
Baseline only

Suggested Citation

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2021). Final Recommendation Statement: Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults. Retrieved from https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/hearing-loss-in-older-adults-screening