hearing-loss facts

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Hearing loss is a fact of life, especially among the first generation raised on rock 'n roll. Even though the number of people who suffer from hearing loss is growing, there are still a few misconceptions.

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.†

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