The Claim

Advanced stages of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (Stage 4) are associated with a 36% higher odds of incident hearing impairment and a 50% higher odds of dual sensory impairment in Chinese adults aged 45 and older, independent of age, sex, education, and lifestyle factors.

Source: Longitudinal associations between cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome and sensory impairments in Chinese middle-aged and older adults: a weighted marginal structural model analysis

What the research says

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In plain English

Chinese adults aged 45 and older with advanced cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome have a 36% higher rate of developing hearing loss and a 50% higher rate of developing both hearing and vision loss compared to those without this condition, after accounting for age, sex, education, and lifestyle.

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Advanced stages of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (Stage 4) are associated with a 36% higher odds of incident hearing impairment and a 50% higher odds of dual sensory impairment in Chinese adults aged 45 and older, independent of age, sex, education, and lifestyle factors, suggesting that cumulative metabolic, renal, and cardiovascular dysfunction may contribute to sensory decline in aging populations.

Why this might work

Long-term high blood sugar and high blood pressure damage tiny blood vessels in the ear and eye, reducing blood flow and causing inflammation. This kills the cells that detect sound and light, and also harms the brain areas that combine what you hear and see, making it harder to process both senses together.

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What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Longitudinal associations between cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome and sensory impairments in Chinese middle-aged and older adults: a weighted marginal structural model analysis

    People with the worst combination of heart, kidney, and metabolic problems were much more likely to develop hearing loss and both hearing and vision loss over time, even after accounting for other health habits — the study found this clearly in a large group of older Chinese adults.

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