[Disease burden and future trend predictions of age-related hearing loss in China and worldwide from 1990 to 2021].

The prevalence and disease burden of age-related hearing loss in individuals aged 60 and above in China rank first globally. From 1990 to 2021, both the prevalence and YLD rate of age-related hearing loss have shown a continuous upward trend, consistently surpassing the levels observed in various SDI regions worldwide. The prevalence and disease burden of age-related hearing loss are particularly significant among elderly men. Moreover, projections indicate that the disease burden of age-related hearing loss will continue to rise over the next 15 years. Therefore, it is urgent to pay close attention to age-related hearing loss in this specific population, and early intervention measures are crucial to reduce the disease burden associated with age-related hearing loss.