Although it is widely recognized that hearing aids and hearing assistive technologies can be
key components to improving hearing and communication abilities, the critical role that …

The loss of hearing-be it gradual or acute, mild or severe, present since birth or acquired in
older age-can have significant effects on one's communication abilities, quality of life, social …

Objective/Hypothesis Hearing loss is a public health concern, yet hearing healthcare
disparities exist and influence utilization of rehabilitation services. The objective of this …

Purpose: Nearly 20% of US Americans report a hearing loss, yet our current health care
system is poorly designed and equipped to effectively care for these individuals. Individuals …

Editor's Note: The guest editorial below is reprinted with permission and some modification
from the NIDCD website http://www. nidcd. nih. gov/funding/programs/09HHC/summary. htm …

Objectives: This article aims to estimate the global and regional needs, unmet needs and
access to hearing aids, as well as the morbidity that can be averted by their use. Design: The …

Purpose: Worldwide demand for accessible hearing health technology continues to increase
while the numbers of hearing healthcare specialists are grossly inadequate to meet this …

Hearing deficits are highly prevalent among older adults and are associated with declines in
cognitive, physical, and mental health. However, hearing loss in the geriatric population …

Hearing loss is the fourth highest cause of disability globally, with an estimated annual cost
of over 750 billion dollars. These facts are well known and have contributed to growing …

Importance Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the United States
and has been associated with negative physical, social, cognitive, economic, and emotional …