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1Department of Nursing, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521, USA. mtl@axe.humboldt.edu
Home Care Provider
|November 14, 1998
Summary
Hearing impairment is a widespread chronic disability affecting over 28 million Americans. This condition can result in temporary or permanent hearing loss, impacting various auditory system functions.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Public Health
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Hearing impairment is the most prevalent chronic disability in the U.S.
- Over 28 million Americans are affected by impaired hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
- Hearing loss can manifest as temporary or permanent, contingent upon the specific auditory system function affected.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significant public health issue of hearing impairment in the United States.
- To underscore the prevalence and varied nature of hearing loss.
Main Methods:
- Data compilation from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
- Analysis of statistics regarding the prevalence of hearing impairment.
- Categorization of hearing loss based on affected auditory system functions.
Main Results:
- Hearing impairment is identified as the most common chronic disability in the United States.
- A substantial number of Americans, exceeding 28 million, experience impaired hearing.
- The nature of hearing loss is diverse, ranging from temporary to permanent.
Conclusions:
- Hearing impairment represents a major public health concern due to its high prevalence.
- Understanding the causes and types of hearing loss is crucial for addressing this widespread disability.