As hearing loss often worsens gradually, many people simply aren’t aware of the problem – they attribute their hearing difficulties to other causes and gradually change their lives. Read more about hearing loss and your hearing health in this section.

Who has a hearing loss?

If you have a hearing loss, you are not alone.

• 10% of the world’s population has a hearing loss.
• 29% of people over 65 have a hearing loss.
• 3 in 10 people over 60 have hearing problems.
• 60% - the majority of people with hearing loss - are male.
• 1 in 6 baby boomers (ages 41 to 59) have hearing problems.
• 65% of people with hearing loss are below retirement age.