Ethnic, Gender, and Other Demographic Disparities in Cochleovestibular Symptoms in the United States

Otology & Neurotology 2026

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Authors: Sunil Shenoy, Ella J. Lee, Saharnaz Nedjat, Yalda Yazdani, Hamid Reza Djalilian, Mehdi Abouzari
DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000004830
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References: 42

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To analyze demographic disparities in the prevalence of cochleovestibular symptoms including hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness. METHODS: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database was queried for the prevalence of cochleovestibular symptoms among random samples of US survey participants between 1999 and 2018. Welch t test, mean difference, and χ 2 analyses were performed to compare demographic differences between healthy and symptomatic patients. Multivariate logistic regression was also performed for each symptom. RESULTS: Participants who reported having hearing loss (OR=3.93, P

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hearing Cochlea Tinnitus Genetics Vestibular and auditory disorders Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation

Publication details

Journal / source
Otology & Neurotology
Volume
47
Issue
4
Pages
e690–e697
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN