hearing-loss facts

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Hearing loss is a fact of life, especially among the first generation raised on rock 'n roll.We’re now seeing that how quickly and to what degree is often a result of the lives we lead. There are many misconceptions about hearing loss.

Here are some things you should know.

  • Over 35 million North Americans suffer from hearing loss.**
  • Hearing aids can offer dramatic improvement for approximately 95% of hearing losses.*
  • People with hearing loss include famous names like actor Leslie Nielsen, football hall-of-famer Mike Singletary, actress Florence Henderson, and musician Mark Herndon.†

Canadian Hearing Sources

Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Canadian Academy of Audiology


American Hearing Resources

*Prince Market Research, "Clarity Final Report: Baby Boomer Hearing Loss Study."
**Hearing Review, "North America."
†Better Hearing Institute, "About BHI."