JOURNAL ARTICLE

Vitamin D Deficiency as a Risk Factor of Tinnitus: An Epidemiological Study.

  • Published In: Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 2024, v. 133, n. 7. P. 647 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Aliyeva, Aynur; Han, Jae Sang; Kim, Yeonji; Lim, Ji Hyung; Seo, Jae Hyun; Park, Shi Nae 3 of 3

Abstract

This article investigates the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and tinnitus in the Korean population using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES V, 2010-2012). Analyzing 16,408 participants, the study found that vitamin D deficiency and low sun exposure significantly increase the risk of developing tinnitus, particularly among younger individuals. While no direct difference in serum vitamin D levels was observed between tinnitus and non-tinnitus groups overall, logistic regression controlling for multiple confounders demonstrated a significant link between low vitamin D status and tinnitus risk. These findings suggest that monitoring and managing vitamin D levels may be relevant in understanding and potentially preventing tinnitus.

Additional Information

  • Source:Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 2024/07, Vol. 133, Issue 7, p647
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0003-4894
  • DOI:10.1177/00034894241242330
  • Accession Number:177899996
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