There are more than 500 million people with a hearing loss worldwide. By the year 2015 the figure is estimated to be 700 million. The primary reason for this increase is that we are exposed to an increasing amount of noise from our surroundings.

Children and hearing loss Here you find information on hearing and hearing loss in children, parenting a child with hearing loss, and getting the help your child needs. Adults and hearing loss Here you can read about how to handle a hearing loss in adult life. Learn more about the physiological and psychological consequences of a hearing loss – the causes and treatment of hearing loss and how to handle the emotional consequences of having a hearing loss.		Did you know.. Hearing loss in children affects the child’s language and social development. An increasing number of young people get tinnitus caused by daily exposure to noise. Many elderly people have had a hearing loss for years before seeking help. Test your hearing Hearing impairment is often a slow and gradual process. Therefore one does not always notice that one’s hearing ability has been reduced. Try testing your hearing and see if you should have it checked.