The study, which included more than 11,000 participants over the age of 45 with no history of heart disease, showed alarming results, according to the Times of India. The rate reaches 35% when both hearing loss and vision impairment are present simultaneously. Researchers attribute this increased risk to multiple factors, including reduced levels of physical activity and difficulties in exercising, along with psychological effects such as anxiety and social isolation.
Global challenges are expected to worsen, with the World Health Organization estimating that 2.5 billion people will suffer from hearing loss and 895 million people from vision impairment by 2050. This calls for enhanced public health strategies to include early screening and therapeutic intervention.
Experts recommend regular hearing and vision check-ups, using glasses or hearing aids when necessary, and promoting physical activity and social participation. They emphasize the necessity of integrating sensory health assessments into routine screenings for heart disease risks to reduce incidences and improve the quality of life for the elderly.
