Hearing loss impacts millions of Americans. Here are steps to lower your risk

Hearing loss impacts millions of Americans. Here are steps to lower your risk
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that affects adults. Here are steps to lower your risk.
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that affects adults. Here are steps to lower your risk.
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that affects adults. Here are steps to lower your risk.
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that affects adults. Here are steps to lower your risk.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that affects adults. About 37.5 million Americans aged 18 and older report experiencing some difficulty hearing.
One out of three people between the ages of 65 and 74 in the United States has hearing loss.
Yet many people take it for granted until they lose it or start having hearing problems.
Experts tells us that everyday things we do may be contributing to hearing loss.
Anything above 85 decibels can damage the delicate cilia of the ear. A hairdryer can reach up to 85 decibels and some blenders can reach sounds levels up to 100 decibels.
Another thing to consider: cotton swabs.