Loneliness linked to higher risk of hearing loss in major study

Loneliness Can Increase Your Risk of Hearing Loss by 24%, Researchers Warn

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2050, one in every 10 people will have disabling hearing loss—that’s more than 700 million people. Hearing loss is influenced by a variety of factors, such as genetics, age, injury, viral infections, and loud noise exposure. However, psychosocial variables can also play a huge role. And a new study published in the journal Health Data Science identifies loneliness as a potential culprit.RELAT…

Loneliness linked to higher risk of hearing loss in major study

A large-scale cohort study led by researchers from Tianjin University, Shenyang Medical College, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong has uncovered strong evidence that loneliness may independently increase the risk of hearing loss.

Loneliness may increase risk of hearing loss: Evidence from a large-scale UK biobank study

A large-scale cohort study led by researchers from Tianjin University, Shenyang Medical College, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong has uncovered strong evidence that loneliness may independently increase the risk of hearing loss. The findings were published in Health Data Science on May 2, 2025.

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Loneliness Linked to 24% Higher Risk of Hearing Loss

A new study tracking nearly half a million participants over 12 years has revealed a strong, independent link between loneliness and an increased risk of hearing loss. Even after adjusting for genetic risk, health conditions, and lifestyle factors, lonely individuals had a 24% higher chance of developing hearing loss, especially sensorineural types.