HEARING: Frequently asked questions
Is hearing loss common? YES
- 1 in 3 people over the age of 60 have a hearing loss.
- 1 in 6 baby boomers (ages 41-59), or 14.6%, have a hearing problem.
- 1 in 14 Generation Xers (ages 29-40), or 7.4%, already have a hearing loss.
- 1 in 5 teenagers suffer from hearing loss.
- More than 360 Million people have disabling hearing loss (WHO 2013).
Is hearing loss serious? YES
Any time a bodily function is not working properly, we should consider it as serious. Hearing loss affects our quality of life and is treatable. It is important to have your hearing tested every two years to track your hearing health.
Does hearing loss only happen to “old people”? NO
Actually the prevalence of hearing loss is the reverse of what most people think. The majority (65%) of people with a hearing loss are younger than age 65; hearing loss affects all age groups.
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