Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults

Release Date: March 2011

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This topic page summarizes the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening adults ages 50 years and older for hearing loss. The 1996 recommendation may contain information that is out of date.

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Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2nd Edition
Screening for Hearing Impairment

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As part of the USPSTF's ongoing commitment to clarity about its work and methods, the USPSTF invites public comment on all draft recommendation statements. As a result, the recommendation on screening for hearing loss in older adults does not appear with this accompanying background review. The USPSTF invited public comments on its draft recommendation statement on screening for hearing loss in older adults from November 30 to December 13, 2011. Once finalized, the recommendation statement will reflect any changes made based on the public comments received and will be available on this page.

Supporting Documents

Screening for Hearing Loss in Adults Ages 50 Years and Older, March 2011
Supporting Article (PDF File, 189 KB; PDF Help)
Evidence Synthesis (PDF File, 753 KB; PDF Help)

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Current as of December 2011

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Internet Citation:

Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults, Topic Page. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspshear.htm

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