Search for dissertations about: "Presbycusis"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the word Presbycusis.

2. 1. Hearing in early old age: current perspectives

   Author : Maria Hoff; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Age related hearing loss; Presbycusis; Prevalence; Cross-sectional; Secular trends; Cognitive function;

   Abstract : Age related hearing loss is a public health concern that restricts the possibilities of older persons to lead a healthy, social and active life. The present thesis aims to provide contemporary perspectives on age related hearing function and hearing loss in the general population, in early old age. READ MORE

4. 2. Hearing in increasing age. Epidemiological and psychoacoustic aspects

   Author : Radoslava Jönsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Aged; Aged; 80 and over; Audiometry; Demography; Ear; Epidemiology; Hearing; Presbycusis; Psychoacoustics; Questionnaires; Socioeconomic Factors; Sound Localization;

   Abstract : Presbyacusis, age-related hearing decline, is the most common cause of hearing impairment in the more developed countries. Planning of health services for the hearing impaired requires knowledge of hearing in increasing age and in demographic changes. READ MORE