Hearing Loss

The Hearing Loss topic includes basic, clinical, and translational research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of hearing loss and impairment. Research on language acquisition in populations with hearing loss, sign language, and auditory prostheses is included in this category.

Age is the most significant factor contributing to hearing loss, especially in the 60- to 69-year age group. However, hearing loss also affects children, including congenital hearing loss.