Hearing Loss Facts

Hearing loss can occur at any age and can cause isolation, frustration and so many more difficult emotions. But an effective way of dealing with these emotions and to get rid of them is to learn facts on hearing loss. This can be highly empowering and can start to break down those barriers that are created when hearing loss strikes. As one quickly realizes they are "not alone" and may even uncover solutions to improve the quality of ones life.The US Gov keeps records on most diseases and disorders here are some interesting statistics or in layman terms hearing loss facts with regards to the US population.

Men are more likely to experience hearing loss than women.

Of adults ages 65 and older in the united states, 12.3 percent of men and nearly 14 percent of women are affected by tinnitus. Tinnitus is identified more frequently in white individuals and the prevalence of tinnitus is almost twice as frequent in the South as in the Northeast.

Approximately 17 percent (36 million) of American adults report some degree of hearing loss.

There is a strong relationship between age and reported hearing loss: 18 percent of American adults 45-64 years old, 30 percent of adults 65-74 years old, and 47 percent of adults 75 years old or older have a hearing impairment.

About 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the united states are born deaf or hard-of-hearing.Nine out of every 10 children who are born deaf are born to parents who can hear.

The NIDCD estimates that approximately 15 percent (26 million) of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have high frequency hearing loss due to exposure to loud sounds or noise at work or in leisure activities.

Only 1 out of 5 people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one.

Three out of 4 children experience ear infection (otitis media) by the time they are 3 years old.

Roughly 25 million Americans have experienced tinnitus.

Hearing Loss Facts

Approximately 188,000 people worldwide have received cochlear implants. In the united states, roughly 41,500 adults and 25,500 children have received them.

Approximately 4,000 new cases of sudden deafness occur each year in the united states. Hearing problems affects only 1 ear in 9 out of 10 people who experience sudden deafness. Only 10 to 15 percent of patients with sudden deafness know what caused their loss.

Approximately 615,000 individuals have been diagnosed with Ménière's disease in the united states. Another 45,500 are newly diagnosed each year.

Approximately 3 to 6 percent of all deaf children and perhaps another 3 to 6 percent of hard-of-hearing children have Usher syndrome. In developed countries such as the United States, about 4 babies in every 100,000 births have Usher syndrome.

One out of every 100,000 individuals per year develops an acoustic neurinoma (vestibular schwannoma).

As you can see, hearing disease affects large numbers of people. The good thing to come from this is that there will be plenty of treatments, services, products and support groups etc to cater to any personal struggles you may be experiencing.           

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