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Deafness, the hidden disability

Facts and figures about hearing loss in the UK

Some facts about hearing loss...
  • It is estimated that 11 million people suffer from some form of hearing loss and that this figure could rise to as many as 15.6 million by 2035. Source: www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

  • 900,000 people in the UK are severely or profoundly deaf. Source: www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

  • Hearing loss is the most common form of sensory disability in the developed world. Source: www.fcmilnes.co.uk

  • Deafness is a problem that increases sharply with age. Over 70% of people over the age of 70 will have some form of hearing loss. Source: www.nhs.uk

  • Over 1.1 million people are exposed to potentially damaging noise levels on a daily basis at their place of work. It is therefore vital that we encourage the use of ear protection. Source: www.fcmilnes.co.uk

  • Deaf jobseeker and employee experiences survey report

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"An Unfolding Scandal" -  Report on Hearing Loss
 
Guidance for commissioners of primary care mental health services for deaf people 
 
Deafness may damage your health
 
Patient preferences matter

Mental health of Deaf people - Picture from The Lancet featuring the burden of mental health and deafness
 
Untreated hearing loss has huge impact


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