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Tinnitus prevalence in Europe: a multi-country cross-sectional population study
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One in Seven Adults in the EU Hear the Phantom Ring: A Tinnitus Tale
The study found that 14.7% of adults in 12 EU countries experience tinnitus, with prevalence ranging from 8.7% in Ireland to 28.3% in Bulgaria. Tinnitus prevalence increased with age and hearing difficulty, and varied significantly between countries, with higher rates observed in Eastern European countries with lower GDP.
Possible Conflicts of Interest
DAH provides scientific consultancy for Neuromod Devices Ltd and receives honoraria from Elsevier. WS has affiliations with Lenox UG, Pansatori GmbH, Sivantos, and the Tinnitus Research Initiative (TRI).
Identified Weaknesses
Small sample size for severe tinnitus
The sample size for the severe tinnitus category was small in some countries, which could affect the reliability of prevalence estimates for this specific group.
Self-reported data
The study relied on self-reported data for tinnitus and hearing difficulty, which can be subject to recall bias and underreporting.
Limited risk factor assessment
The study did not collect detailed information on all potential risk factors for tinnitus, such as noise exposure and ototoxic medications, limiting the ability to fully explore the causes of the observed prevalence differences.
Limited age range in some countries
The age range of participants was limited in Greece and Latvia, which may affect the generalizability of the findings to the entire adult population in these countries.
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This is a strong study with a large sample size and standardized methodology across multiple countries, providing valuable insights into tinnitus prevalence in Europe. However, the limitations related to self-reported data and the small sample size for severe tinnitus warrant a slightly lower rating than 5.
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Tinnitus prevalence in Europe: a multi-country cross-sectional population study
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