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Oct 21, 2025

4 min

Which type of hearing loss is most common in older adults?

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), roughly one-third of Americans aged 65 to 74 have hearing loss. This widespread issue in older adults is overwhelmingly caused by a specific type known as **presbycusis**, or age-related sensorineural hearing loss.

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Oct 18, 2025

5 min

What is the most common type of hearing loss among the elderly?

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, more than 90% of older persons with hearing loss have age-related sensorineural hearing loss, a condition known as presbycusis. This common form of hearing impairment significantly affects millions of seniors worldwide.

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