Introduction

Hearing Impairments

Otitis Media

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Children's Hearing Booklet

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Hearing Facts

Did you know that...

1 out of 10 people have a hearing loss?

At age 65, 1 out of 3 people have a hearing loss?

28 million Americans have a hearing loss?

Deaf and hard-of-hearing are the single largest group of disabled people?

About 15 million people under age 45 have a hearing loss?

60% of people with hearing loss are between 21 and 65 years of age?

People with hearing loss wait an average of 7 years before seeking help?

9.7% of people over 65 have normal hearing?

75% of people who could benefit from hearing aids do not wear them?

Hearing aids do not "cure" hearing loss?

30 out of every 1000 school age children have a hearing loss?

Hearing loss is beginning at earlier ages?

"Baby boomers" are already showing signs of hearing loss as a result of having been exposed to loud music in their youth?

More than one third of all hearing loss could be prevented by wearing ear protection when exposed to noise?

A live rock concert produces sounds from 110 to 120 decibels-easily loud enough to cause permanent damage to hearing over a 2-3 hour period?

The most common cause of hearing loss in children is otitis media?