Prevalence and Regional Variations of Visual and Auditory Impairments Among Elderly Individuals in the Faroe Islands: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study underscores the high prevalence of vision and hearing issues among 76-year-old Faroese individuals, with no gender differences observed. The detected regional variations necessitate further investigation to better understand and address these health issues in older adults. Policymakers and health professionals should consider these findings in designing interventions to improve older adults' sensory health.
Authors
- Gro Gade Haanes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5334-6193)
- Dag Hofoss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6888-6333)
- J. S. Christiansen
Institutions
- University of the Faroe Islands (FO)
- University of South-Eastern Norway (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/jmdh.s491195
- Primary Topic
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00