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Why can't older people hear higher pitches? The science of age-related hearing loss

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. The most common form of this condition, known as presbycusis, is the primary reason why can't older people hear higher pitches? This article explores the science behind this phenomenon and offers strategies for management.