What is hearing loss?
Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health problems affecting people of all ages, in all segments of the population and from all socioeconomic levels. Hearing loss affects about 17 of every 1,000 children and young people under 18. The incidence increases with age: approximately 314 of 1,000 people over 65 suffer from hearing loss. It may be hereditary or may result from disease, trauma, long-term exposure to noise, or medication. Hearing loss can range from a mild but significant decrease in hearing sensitivity at a total loss.
