Status: Baseline only
Most Recent Data:
61.8
percent
(2014) *
Target:
74.2
percent
*
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
61.8
percent of adults aged 18 years and over with onset of "bothersome" (i.e., a moderate, big, or very big problem) tinnitus in the past 5 years had seen a health care specialist in 2014 *
* Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.
Increase the proportion of adults with onset of bothersome tinnitus in the past 5 years who have seen a health care specialist
Data Source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS
Summary
Millions of people in the United States have tinnitus, a ringing in the ears that can make it hard to hear, sleep, or concentrate. Tinnitus can also be a sign of serious health problems, so it’s important to see a health care provider right away. Primary care providers should refer patients with tinnitus to a hearing specialist, audiologist, or ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
