• Hearing loss affects about 60.7 million Americans age 12 and older. About 15.5% (44.1 million) of American adults age 20 and older have some level of hearing loss. [1] [2] [3]
• Of people age 65 and older, 31.1% experience hearing loss, while 40.3% of adults age 75 and older experience hearing loss. [1]
• Around the world, about 70 million people are deaf (complete hearing loss). [4]
• Studies show approximately 28.8 million American adults could significantly benefit from wearing a hearing aid. [5]
• Only 16% of people age 20–69 have ever used a hearing aid, while just 30% of those age 70 and above have done so. [5]
• Hearing loss is on the rise in the United States and is expected to almost double by the year 2060. [2]

Our hearing ability can greatly impact our health. And hearing loss is a common and widespread issue worldwide.

Did you know 1.5 billion people—20% of the world’s population—have some degree of hearing loss? [6] It’s currently the third-leading chronic health condition in the United States and cases are rapidly increasing. [7] Fortunately, half of all global cases are preventable through public education, early identification, and timely treatment. [6]

In order to understand the true scope of the issue, our Reviews Team dug into the latest research to help you protect your hearing and address suspected hearing loss.

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