Too many people associate hearing loss strictly with old age. But hearing loss in children is far more common than most people suppose, affecting as much as 15% of people. Whenever a child is born with hearing loss, we refer to it is as ‘congenital.’ You might wonder: what causes congenital hearing loss? Today, we’ll […]
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Hearing Loss in Children: Facts and Statistics
Here at Bay Area Audiology, we constantly try to dispel misconceptions about hearing loss. Among these, one of the most commonly held is that hearing loss is mostly a problem for the elderly. In fact, hearing loss is far more common among children—and even infants—than you might suppose. Today, we’ll dive into some facts and […]
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Does Your Child Have Hearing Loss?
Overwhelmingly, people tend to associate hearing loss with aging. This is a misconception. One study has found that up to 15% of children have some form of hearing loss. Some infants can even be born with impaired hearing—a phenomenon known as congenital hearing loss. This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as […]
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