Hearing Impairment

Disease

Disease Profile

Hearing impairment refers to reduced hearing ability ranging from mild to profound loss and can affect one or both ears. It has many causes across the life course, including genetic factors, infections, noise exposure, ototoxic drugs, and aging. Unaddressed hearing loss can cause major communication, educational, and social impacts.

Category
Hearing loss condition
Prevalence
Over 5% of the global population (about 430 million people) require rehabilitation for disabling hearing loss
ICD Codes
  • H91

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