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Did you know? Hearing loss by the numbers...

  • 1 out of 10 Americans have a hearing loss.
  • Only 13% of physicians screen for hearing loss.
  • 95% of Americans with hearing loss will require hearing aids to hear well. 
  • Only 5% of hearing loss in adults can be improved with medicine or surgery.
  • The majority (65%) of people with hearing loss are below retirement age.
  • The ear has over 25,000 tiny hair cells to help you hear the nuances of sound.
  • 29% of people over age 65 have hearing loss.
  • Infants may begin to use hearing aids as early as 2-4 months of age.
  • Excessive noise is the number 1 reason for hearing loss.
  • 9 out of 10 hearing aid users report improvements in their quality of life.

 

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