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Professor Warns: Hearing Loss Linked to One-Third of Dementia

4/21/2025

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Professor Kevin Munro from Manchester University urges the need for hearing tests for individuals facing difficulties in conversations. His research reveals a startling connection: one-third of dementia cases in older adults stem from hearing loss. Munro passionately calls for improved access to NHS hearing treatments, stressing that early diagnosis and hearing aids can dramatically lower dementia risk.

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Professor Kevin Munro from Manchester University urges the need for hearing tests for individuals facing difficulties in conversations. His research reveals a startling connection: one-third of dementia cases in older adults stem from hearing loss. Munro passionately calls for improved access to NHS hearing treatments, stressing that early diagnosis and hearing aids can dramatically lower dementia risk.