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The complexity of age-related hearing impairment: contributing environmental and genetic factors.
Audiology & neuro-otology - 1 Jan 2007
Van Eyken E, Van Camp G, Van Laer L
Abstract excerpt
Age-related hearing impairment (ARHI) is the most common sensory impairment seen in the elderly. It is a complex disorder, with both environmental as well as genetic factors contributing to the impairment. The involvement of several environmental factors has been partially elucidated. A first step towards the identification of the genetic factors has been made, which will result in the identification of...
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