How can hearing loss affect young people?
Hearing loss in children can have serious consequences. Good hearing is one of the conditions conducive to the linguistic and intellectual development of individuals. In adolescents, prolonged exposure to noise is the most common cause of hearing loss.
Irritability, Negativism and Anger
Fatigue, tension, stress and depression
Avoiding or Removing Social Situations
Social rejection and loneliness
Reduced Vigilance and Increased Risk to Personal Safety
Altered memory and ability to learn new tasks
Reduced job performance and earning power
Reduced psychological and general health
