Prevalence of olfactory impairment in older adults
C Murphy, CR Schubert, KJ Cruickshanks, BEK Klein… - Jama, 2002 - jamanetwork.com
ContextOlder adults represent the fastest-growing segment of the US population, and
prevalences of vision and hearing impairment have been extensively evaluated. However,
despite the importance of sense of smell for nutrition and safety, the prevalence of olfactory
impairment in older US adults has not been studied. ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence
of olfactory impairment in older adults. Design, Setting, and ParticipantsA total of 2491
Beaver Dam, Wis, residents aged 53 to 97 years participating in the 5-year follow-up …
prevalences of vision and hearing impairment have been extensively evaluated. However,
despite the importance of sense of smell for nutrition and safety, the prevalence of olfactory
impairment in older US adults has not been studied. ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence
of olfactory impairment in older adults. Design, Setting, and ParticipantsA total of 2491
Beaver Dam, Wis, residents aged 53 to 97 years participating in the 5-year follow-up …