Men are 2x more likely than women to have hearing loss
Good news
95% of people with hearing loss only have mild to moderate hearing loss.
Bad news
The average person waits 10 years from first noticing symptoms to seeking treatment.
*Goman, A. M., & Lin, F. R. (2016). Prevalence of hearing loss by severity in the United States. American Journal of Public Health, 106(10), 1820–1822. Link
**National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. (2023). Quick statistics about hearing. Link
***Naylor, G., et al. (2023). Attributable risk of dementia from hearing loss. JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck. Link
Men are 2x more likely than women to have hearing loss
*Goman, A. M., & Lin, F. R. (2016). Prevalence of hearing loss by severity in the United States. American Journal of Public Health, 106(10), 1820–1822. Link
**National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. (2023). Quick statistics about hearing. Link
***Naylor, G., et al. (2023). Attributable risk of dementia from hearing loss. JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck. Link
*Lin, F. R., & Albert, M. (2014). The hidden risks of hearing loss. Johns Hopkins Medicine. Link
A 10-year Johns Hopkins MRI study found people with untreated hearing loss lose an extra cubic centimeter of brain tissue per year, specifically in areas responsible for memory and speech processing.
A 10-year Johns Hopkins MRI study found people with untreated hearing loss lose an extra cubic centimeter of brain tissue per year, specifically in areas responsible for memory and speech processing.
*American Ear. (n.d.). How does hearing loss affect brain function? Link
brain tissue in 10 years
better memory with hearing aids
lower dementia risk with hearing aids
better attention with hearing aids
reduction in cognitive decline over 3 years
processing speed improvement
*Jiang, J., Lv, Q., & Jin, Z. (2023). Association of hearing aid use with risk of dementia. JAMA Neurology. Link
**National Institutes of Health. (2023). Hearing aids slow cognitive decline in people at high risk. Link
***Alzheimer’s Society. (2023). Hearing loss and dementia risk: Protect your hearing to reduce risk. Link
****Harvard Health Publishing. (2021). In the journals: Hearing aids may help improve brain function. Link
higher hospital readmission rates
more hospital stays
more emergency room visits
higher cardiovascular mortality risk
lower risk of mortality compared to non-users
*Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (2019). Hearing loss linked to more hospitalizations, readmissions, and emergency visits. (Original research by Lin & colleagues.)
When you can't hear, your brain diverts cognitive resources to compensate for lost auditory input. This overloads the systems responsible for balance and spatial awareness.
higher risk of falling with untreated hearing loss
lower fall risk with hearing aids
*Maharani, A., et al. (2023). Hearing aid use and risk of falls in older adults. Frontiers in Public Health. Link
Spouses of people with untreated hearing loss are significantly more likely to be depressed themselves.
of people without depression had normal hearing
of people with depression had normal hearing
Research suggests individuals using hearing aids maintained meaningful social connections over a 3-year period.
*Kim, H., et al. (2024). Association between hearing loss and depression: A population-based study. Journal of Psychiatric Research. Link
**Li, C.-M., et al. (2014). Hearing impairment associated with depression in US adults. JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 140(4), 293–302. Link
***Bennett, R. J., et al. (2023). Social consequences of hearing loss. Frontiers in Neuroscience. Link
****Scarinci, N., et al. (2008). The impact of mild hearing loss on couples. International Journal of Audiology. Link
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