Age-related hearing loss poses a significant health concern, impacting over 50% of the global population by the age of 75. Previous genetic investigations have identified more than 50 small DNA variations that influence the susceptibility to age-related hearing loss.
The objective of this study is to ascertain whether one of these identified DNA alterations has additional implications beyond predisposing individuals to age-related hearing loss, such as an elevated risk of experiencing falls.
Should this hypothesis be validated, such insights could serve as invaluable tools for identifying and informing individuals at risk of falling.
