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Causes of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is not rare and can have several causes:

AGEING
Hearing loss is a natural consequence of getting older. Our hearing ability worsens from our 30s or 40s and onwards and almost half of people over the age of 50 have difficulties understanding speech in noisy situations. And when we reach our 80s, more than 75% of us suffer from a hearing loss.

EXCESSIVE NOISE
Noise at work is a common cause of hearing loss. But also loud music can damage one's hearing severely. Music is the main reason that so many young people suffer from diminished hearing.

OTHER
Hearing loss can have other causes than ones mentioned above. Disease, infections, drugs, heredity or physical damage can also play a role.

Hearing | How the Ears Work | Hearing Loss | Types of Hearing Loss
Causes of Hearing Loss | Symptoms of Hearing Loss | Hearing Test | Steps to Better Hearing