Hearing Loss Facts

• Hearing lossis the third most prevalent chronic disability among older adults, behind arthritis and hypertension
• 1 out of every 10 Canadians suffers from some form of hearing loss
• 1 out of every 3 Canadians over the age of 65 suffers from hearing loss
• 70% of people with tinnitus also have hearing loss
• Hearing loss contributes to stress, loneliness, social withdrawal and depression
• Over 90% of people with hearing loss will benefit from using hearing aids