Latest Hearing Loss Statistics
Hearing loss is a constant and ongoing problem in society. Better technologies, understanding and education programs about hearing loss are helping to improve the lives of many hearing impaired people all over the world, but the prevalence is still high.
Check out this assortment of hearing loss statistics from around the world. Some stats may surprise you.
5 million – The number of people in the UK with Tinnitus
90% – The percentage of deaf babies with hearing loss that are born to hearing families
63% – The percentage Americans 70 and Older who have hearing loss
20% – The percentage of them who use hearing aids.
1 in 6 – Number of Australians affected by hearing loss
1 in 4 – Number of Australians estimated to be affected by hearing loss by 2050
2 – The maximum number of years that people over 65 should leave in between ear checkups
16 500 – The number of successful workers’ compensation claims in Australia for industrial deafness involving permanent impairment due to noise between 2002 and 2007.
7.8% – The percentage of Dalmation dogs that are deaf in both ears
3.55 million – the number of Australians estimated to suffer from hearing loss
$11.75 billion – The average yearly financial burden of hearing loss in Australia
16.1% – the percentage of Australian males that suffer from hearing loss
9.7% – the number of Australian females that suffer from hearing loss
1 in 10 – the average number of people in the world population who will develop Otosclerosis – an abnormal bone growth near the middle ear.
Of course, the aim of many organisations around the world is to reduce the instances of preventable hearing loss, research further into the causes of genetic and hereditary hearing loss, and improve the quality of life for those who have been affected by hearing problems.
Learn more about single sided deafness, the causes of hearing loss, and the various resources and that are available for individuals that are hearing impaired at www.cochlear.com.au
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