hearing loss

British  

noun

1. an increase in the threshold of audibility caused by age, infirmity, or prolonged exposure to intense noise

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"Kaylee helped to improve understanding, challenge misconceptions, and prove there are no limits to what people who are deaf or have hearing loss can achieve."

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

“Addressing hearing loss — it’s an underrecognized risk fact. When people aren’t hearing well, they’re more apt to isolate themselves from social activities and that becomes a multi-faceted issue,” Rodriguez said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

Researchers examined 12 modifiable dementia risk factors identified by the Lancet Commission on dementia, including hearing loss, depression, physical inactivity, and social isolation.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026

They already have useful applications in reading, translating and making signage easier to read, as well as offering hands-free audio and visual assistance to people with any level of vision or hearing loss.

From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026

Between songs Mr. Switzer competed with the DJ for attention, calling out noise level readings and the probability of sustaining permanent hearing loss from the evening’s festivities.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx