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Prevalence and Characteristics of Tinnitus among US Adults

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Although tinnitus is common in the US, little is known about its risk factors. Analysis of more than 14,000 people with self-reported tinnitus revealed that it is more prevalent among older adults, non-Hispanic whites, former smokers, and adults with hypertension, hearing impairment, loud noise exposure or generalized anxiety disorder. Abstract Background Tinnitus is common; however, few risk factors for tinnitus are known. Methods We...