Hearing Loss: Age-Related Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) involves a progressive loss of hearing, beginning with high-frequency sounds such as speech. It is unknown whether a specific cause such as noise trauma leads to presbycusis, but there appears to be a genetic predisposition.
Age-related hearing loss tends to occur in families. The disorder occurs in about 25% of people aged 65 to 75 and in 70% to 80% of those over age 75.
Symptoms & Signs
Hearing loss
- Progressive
- Beginning with high-frequency sounds
Difficulty understanding speech, especially in a noisy environment |
