Statistics About Hearing Loss

"Hearing loss is the fastest growing, and one of the most prevalent, chronic conditions facing Canadians today."

• most common forms of hearing loss are 1) age related (more than 25%)                    2) noise induced
• hearing loss is often an under-reported condition
• a study from StatCan 2002 showed that approximately 1 million Canadians reported having a "hearing-related disability" this a nearly double those reporting eyesight problems
• more than half of people 65 years+ have some degree of hearing loss
• a growing number of people in their 30's and 40's are showing signs of hearing loss
• studies show that wearing hearing aids can improve not only your hearing but your quality of life
• an astounding two-thirds of seniors with hearing loss refuse to either wear hearing aids or get help even though they would benefit from it
• hearing loss has shown to have a significant affect on not only your physical well-being but also your emotional and social
• left untreated, hearing loss can lead to depression, withdrawal from social activities, reduced functional and cognitive health and have a detrimental affect on your quality of life 

Resources:

Information courtesy of Statistics Canada and The Hearing Foundation of Canada

www.statcan.gc.ca

www.thfc.ca

"Hearing is the soul of knowledge and information of a high order.  To be cut off from hearing is to be isolated indeed."  - Helen Keller

If you are feeling isolated due to hearing loss, take the first step to resolution, call York Hearing Clinic today to book a no obligation hearing test.  905.953.9991