Observations of Hearing Loss in Men
Roberta Singer
"Hear ye, hear ye!"
Some numbers on men and hearing loss:
-Men (20-69 years) are nearly twice as likely to have hearing loss as women.
-More than half of men who say they have difficulty hearing think their hearing loss was caused or contributed to by noise on the job or loud recreational activities—like hunting, firecrackers, blaring music, or using earbuds or headphones.
-About half of the men surveyed with untreated hearing loss say they’ve felt down, depressed, or hopeless for several days or more in the last two weeks. Those who used hearing aids were less likely to say they felt that way.
-About half of the men surveyed with untreated hearing loss say they’ve been bothered by little interest or pleasure in doing things for several days or more in the last two weeks. Again, those who used hearing aids were less likely to say they felt that way.
See the link as follows:
http://www.betterhearing.org/news/calling-all-men-let%E2%80%99s-talk-hearing-health
See the link below:
Calling All Men: Let’s Talk Hearing Health
BETTERHEARING.ORG