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Screening for hearing loss in older adults: Consumer fact sheet
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Got It, Hide this- Website: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
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Hearing loss is common among older adults but may be difficult to notice. There is not enough evidence to know if screening helps people who may not be aware of their hearing loss or who have chosen not to seek help.
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audiometer, presbycusis, audiometry, deafness, hearing aid
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Rated on: 8/24/2017 4:21:28 PM
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