Table 3 Comparison of cognitive impairment incidence between the hearing impairment and non-hearing impairment groups
Incidence of cognitive impairment | HI group N = 709 | Non-HI group N = 709 | Adjusted HR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4-year follow-up | 259 (36.5%) | 230 (32.4%) | 1.13 (0.94–1.35) | .18 |
8-year follow-up | 414 (58.4%) | 383 (54.0%) | 1.11 (0.97–1.28) | .14 |
12-year follow-up | 528 (74.5%) | 490 (69.1%) | 1.16 (1.03–1.32) | .02a |