Hassan is a 72-year-old man who has become depressed and socially withdrawn over the past ten years. Which of the following is MOST likely to be related to Hassan's depression and social withdrawal?

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Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is common in older adults and can lead to social isolation and depression if left untreated. Age-related vision and voice changes (presbyopia and presbyphonia) and hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) may be distressing for some individuals, but are less likely to be directly related to depression and social withdrawal.

Hassan Is a 72-Year-Old Man Who Has Become Depressed and Socially