Better Health & Beyond — Hearing Loss
Does Hearing Always Get Worse with Age?
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Around half of people over the age of 75 have some amount of hearing loss; however, half of seniors can hear well. Why do some people have hearing loss while others don’t? Let’s investigate.
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Common Hearing Problems
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In general, there are two main types of hearing loss: sensorineural hearing loss, which is usually permanent, and conductive hearing loss, which can often be reversed with proper treatment.
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Are Hearing Issues Inherited?
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For babies born with hearing loss, around half of the cases are caused by genetics. For age-related hearing loss, estimates suggest that anywhere from 35-55% of cases may be related to genetic factors.
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