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Which is caused by damage to the cilia of the hair cells or to the auditory nerve and the likelihood of this condition increases with age?

Approximately one-third of people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 experience some form of hearing loss. This common condition, known as presbycusis, directly answers the question: **Which is caused by damage to the cilia of the hair cells or to the auditory nerve and the likelihood of this condition increases with age?** It represents a gradual, and often permanent, decline in auditory function.