Presbycusis is the age related hearing loss or the effect of aging on one's hearing. It especially affects the ability to hear high frequency sounds and is a gradual process where both ears are affected equally.
Prevalence:
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 30 - 35 % of adults between ages 65 - 75 have hearing loss and 40 - 50 % of adults age 75 and up have hearing loss.
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