08/22/2025
🔊 Myth: Hearing loss only affects older people — “I don’t have to worry.”
❌ The truth is, hearing loss does not discriminate. While age can play a role, hearing loss can also be caused by:
👉 Loud noise exposure
👉 Illness or medications
👉 Smoking & diabetes
👉 Genetics
📊 Did you know?
62% of Americans with hearing loss are younger than 65.
1 in 6 Baby Boomers (55–73)
1 in 14 Gen Xers (35–54)
1.4 million children (18 or younger)
2–3 out of every 1,000 infants are born with hearing loss.
The World Health Organization warns that 1.1 billion teens and young adults worldwide are at risk because of unsafe listening habits — from earbuds, concerts, clubs, and sporting events.
👂 Like sun damage to your skin, noise exposure builds up over time — making it the most preventable cause of hearing loss.
💙 Take care of your hearing today. Your future self will thank you.
👉 www.HearingGroup.com