Most people think that hearing loss is only a sign of advancing age. Although time has an impact, hearing loss is still occurring at younger and younger ages.
More people between the ages of 45 to 64 have hearing loss than people ages 65 and older. Over the past 20 years, hearing loss in people ages 18 to 44 has increased by more than 17%; and in people ages 45 to 64 by more than 26%.
The most common causes of hearing loss have nothing to with advancing age! Rather, hearing loss is caused by repetitive exposure to loud sounds that are part of everyday life — loud machinery, power equipment such as lawnmowers, and loud music from speakers or headphones. In addition, hearing loss can be due to heredity.
Since hearing loss happens gradually and painlessly, many people are unaware of how significant their hearing loss is. Few people have their hearing evaluated on a regular basis. The average person that seeks help for their hearing loss usually waits 7-10 years after the initial identification of the hearing loss. Even when people are made aware of their hearing loss, 80% do nothing about it.
Hearing loss is like any other medical condition — the earlier you detect hearing loss, the easier it is to help the problem. Ultimately, the longer you wait the more difficult it is to adapt to hearing aids.
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