Did you know...? Fun Facts

DID YOU KNOW...?

• Hearing loss is the #1 disability in the world but also the most preventable
• A hearing aid is the 2^nd most widely used assistive technology device after the walking cane
• 28 million Americans have some form of hearing loss
• 3 out of 100 school children are affected by hearing impairment that can lead to educational and social concerns
• 65% of people with hearing loss are under 65, about 30-35% of adults between the ages of 65 and 75 years have a hearing loss and 40-50% of people 75 and older have a hearing loss
• 60% of the inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have hearing loss
• Dizziness, vertigo and imbalance are the second most common complaints heard in the doctor’s office
• NHI reports that dizziness will occur in 70% of the population at some point in their lives
• NHI reports that balance issues account for 50% of accidental deaths in the population over 65
• NHI further reports nearly 300,000 hip fractures and 3 billion dollars in medical expenses are due to balance-related falls

The above statistics were complied from the following web sites:

www.wi-shhh.org/hearing_loss_statistics.htm

www.nicdc.nih.gov/health/hearing

www.dizzy.com

www.betterhearing.org



DO YOU OR SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU:

• Notice difficulty in understanding conversations?
• Need increased volume for the TV or Radio?
• Avoid work or social situations because it is too difficult to hear and understand?
• Experience dizziness, ear pain, or head noises?

Many individuals with any of the above concerns would benefit significantly from a complete hearing evaluation. Call today for an appointment at (231) 775-9398 or toll free at (877) 775-9398.