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M Thobaben1

  • 1Department of Nursing, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521, USA. mtl@axe.humboldt.edu

Home Care Provider
|November 14, 1998
PubMed
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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.

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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.

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  • 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.