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Senior Ears: Types Of Hearing Loss Associated With Aging

Internet URL

http://www.earfoundation.org/programs.asp?content=senior_ears&page=2  External Link

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The EAR Foundation

Description

This page offers general information about the types of hearing loss associated with aging. The loss of hearing associated with the aging process is referred to as "presbycusis" (prez-buh-KYOO-sis). Presbycusis is the most common hearing disorder in the senior population.

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Review Date

6/11/2007