Face masks inhibit communication for 95 percent of people with hearing loss, new survey finds

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Jan 26, 2021
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- Hearing Loss Association of America and Cochlear survey highlights COVID-19's impact on the community of people with hearing loss in the U.S., includes hearing and mental health-related implications

- Nearly half of those with hearing loss noticed impacts to other aspects of their health during the pandemic including increased anxiety, isolation and loneliness

- Seventy percent are more aware of their hearing loss due to the pandemic; nearly half are more eager to explore hearing loss treatment options

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