New research finds decrease in hearing loss in America

Katherine Davis | | Health Exec | Precision Medicine

The number of working age Americans with hearing loss has decreased, a finding revealed in a new paper from federal researchers, reports The New York Times.

The study, published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology, used data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey and found that Americans’ hearing has gotten better since 1959. According to data room 2011 and 2012, 14.1 percent of the population has hearing loss, defined as not being able to hear in at least one ear.

Reasons for the decline could include the closing of noisy factories, limited use of medications, immunizations and better health in general.

To read more about hearing loss in America, follow the link below.

Americans’ Hearing Loss Decreases Even With Ubiquitous Headphones

Katherine Davis,

Senior Writer

As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Katherine primarily focuses on producing news stories, Q&As and features for Cardiovascular Business. She reports on several facets of the cardiology industry, including emerging technology, new clinical trials and findings, and quality initiatives among providers. She is based out of TriMed's Chicago office and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has appeared in Modern Healthcare, Crain's Chicago Business and The Detroit News. She joined TriMed in 2016.

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