Change in hearing thresholds according to WHR.

<p>Multivariate analysis was adjusted for age, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and WHR (<i>P</i> < 0.01 for all univariate and multivariate analyses). Data are expressed as means and standard error. Abbreviations: WHR, waist to hip ratio; PTA, pure tone average; Low-Freq, low frequency; Mid-Freq, mid-frequency; High-Freq, high-frequency.