Which of the following is linked to more rapid onset of hearing difficulties in older adults?
A) Defects in mitochondria and declining levels of testosterone
B) Inadequate nourishment and a lifetime of smoking
C) High blood pressure and resistant hypertension
D) Dietary intake of beta-carotene and obesity

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Inadequate nourishment and smoking have been linked to more rapid onset of hearing difficulties in older adults. Defects in mitochondria and declining levels of testosterone, high blood pressure and resistant hypertension, and dietary intake of beta-carotene and obesity have not been directly linked to accelerated hearing loss in older adults.

Which of the Following Is Linked to More Rapid Onset