STATISTICS

According to MarkeTrak VII, 2005

• 31.5 million Americans suffer from hearing loss
• 1 out of every 10 people and 1 out of every 4 people over 65
• This figure will increase to 40 million within one generation

According to the National Counsel of Aging, 1999

• Over 9 Million Americans over the age of 65 years have hearing loss
• More than 10 Million middle-aged (45-64 years) also have hearing loss
• 1 in 14 Generation X’ers (aged 29-40) already have hearing loss

According to the Better Hearing Institute (2005)

• Hearing loss is the 3rd most chronic condition in Americans after hypertension and arthritis.
• Approximately half of the U.S. population will have hearing loss by the age of 65.
• The average delay between the onset of hearing loss and seeking a professional diagnosis is 5-7 years.

According to the NIDCD (National Institute on Deafness and Other

• Communication Disorders
• Men are more likely to experience hearing loss than women