Hearing impairment or loss is among the most common reasons for disability. Worldwide, 27% of men and 24% of women above the age of 45 suffer from hearing loss of 26dB and more. Meaning that the person concerned can only hear sounds with a volume higher than 26d8, where whispering, quiet talking and loud radio music have sound pressures of 30dB, 50dB and 80dB respectively. ln absolute numbers 80 to L00 million humans in the EU are suffering from hearing impairment. [read on]
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