Body Fat May Be a New Risk Factor for Tinnitus in Men: Study

A new study illustrates the role of body composition in hearing noises no one else hears. Here’s expert advice for managing the condition.

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A recent study has found a link between tinnitus in men and body fat—particularly in the trunk area, challenging traditional views on the condition’s risk factors.

Tinnitus, a common condition in which people hear sounds that don’t exist, affects about 15 percent of the world’s population.

Tinnitus and Body Composition

The study, published in Scientific Reports, analyzed physical, ontological (relating to the science of ear diseases), and body composition data from 2,257 people in the ninth Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey, a national surveillance system assessing health.