The Impact of Hearing Loss on Cognition Hearing loss has a profound negative impact on quality of life due to severe impairment of an individual’s cognitive and communicative abilities. The prevalence of this harmful health condition is alarming; according to the 2019 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, more than 1.57 billion people are affected…
Hearing Loss and Types of Hearing Loss What is Hearing Loss? Over 6.3% of population in India suffers from significant auditory impairment. A person is said to suffer from hearing loss when their hearing threshold is higher than 20dB. Needless to say, hearing loss can significantly impact a person’s ability to function optimally and…
Age-related hearing loss Age-related hearing loss is not uncommon among adults. About 1 in 3 adults over 65 years of age suffer from age-related hearing loss. This kind of hearing loss tends to occur gradually and affects both ears equally. Cause of Hearing Loss Sound waves pass through the ear canal and are converted…
