Skip to main content
. 2022 Jan 20;43(3):e323–e330. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000003473

TABLE 4.

Likelihood of prioritizing health conditions and life activities in the next 12 months

Responsesa All With Hearing Loss Without Hearing Loss
Have an annual physical 72 85 67
Have cholesterol checked by a doctor 70 81 66
Have my eyes checked by a doctor or optometrist 66 79 61
Take my pet to the vetb 59 67 56
Go to a crowded space, such as a restaurant or party 57 64 55
Have a mammogram or prostate exam 45 46 45
Take a nature walk/hike 44 50 42
Take a loved one to the doctor 37 49 33
Go on a diet or start an exercise regimen 28 30 27
Have my hearing checked by a doctor or audiologist 27 64 15
Attend a concert 20 20 19
Listen to a podcast 15 15 15
a

Responses of “very likely” summarized with percentages.

b

Only asked of pet owners.