M-A of 26 observational studies found hearing loss and dual sensory loss are linked to excess all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

Associations of Hearing Loss and Dual Sensory Loss With Mortality: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression of 26 Observational Studies With 1 213 756 Participants – JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Author Interview: Associations of Hearing Loss and Dual Sensory Loss With Mortality