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Why do older people lose their hearing? A deep dive into presbycusis

According to the American Academy of Audiology, one in three people older than 60 have some degree of hearing loss. This condition, known as presbycusis, is a gradual and progressive decline in hearing ability that typically affects both ears. But why do older people lose their hearing? The answer lies in a complex interplay of natural aging, genetics, and environmental factors that affect the inner ear's delicate structures.