Part 1. 전국 데이터를 이용한 우리나라 난청 환자 현황: National Health Insurance Service-데이터베이스, 2010 to 2020
Part 1. Current Status of Hearing Loss Patients in Korea Using National Data: National Health Insurance Service- Database, 2010 to 2020
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Background and Objectives Hearing loss significantly affects communication, psychosocialwell-being, and quality of life. This study analyzes the National Health Insurance Service databaseto assess the trends and characteristics of hearing loss in South Korea from 2010 to 2020. Subjects and Method The database encompasses 97% of the Korean population, providingcomprehensive data on medical history, prescriptions, and health examinations. The analysisused the World Health Organization’s ICD-10 definitions to categorize hearing loss types andexamine their prevalence and incidence across various demographics over 11 years. Results There was an overall annual increase of 4.62% in diagnosed cases of hearing loss,with the most significant rise among the elderly. The rate of increase accelerated from 3.32%between 2010 and 2014 to 6.49% between 2014 and 2020, corresponding with the improved hearing aid access facilitated by policy changes. Women showed a slightly higher increasethan men. The data also indicated a consistent rise in abnormal hearing test results duringhealth examinations, especially in older adults. Conclusion The study highlights an increasing trend in hearing loss diagnoses, driven by anaging population and enhanced detection facilitated by policy changes. These findings emphasizethe need for continuous monitoring and targeted health policies to manage hearing losseffectively, offering valuable insights for global health management and policy development.
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Background and Objectives Hearing loss significantly affects communication, psychosocialwell-being, and quality of life. This study analyzes the National Health Insurance Service databaseto assess the trends and characteristics of hearing loss in South Korea from 2010 to 2020. Subjects and Method The database encompasses 97% of the Korean population, providingcomprehensive data on medical history, prescriptions, and health examinations. The analysisused the World Health Organization’s ICD-10 definitions to categorize hearing loss types andexamine their prevalence and incidence across various demographics over 11 years. Results There was an overall annual increase of 4.62% in diagnosed cases of hearing loss,with the most significant rise among the elderly. The rate of increase accelerated from 3.32%between 2010 and 2014 to 6.49% between 2014 and 2020, corresponding with the improved hearing aid access facilitated by policy changes. Women showed a slightly higher increasethan men. The data also indicated a consistent rise in abnormal hearing test results duringhealth examinations, especially in older adults. Conclusion The study highlights an increasing trend in hearing loss diagnoses, driven by anaging population and enhanced detection facilitated by policy changes. These findings emphasizethe need for continuous monitoring and targeted health policies to manage hearing losseffectively, offering valuable insights for global health management and policy development.