New Study: Hearing Loss Hits Harder in Rural Areas and Among Men

New Study: Hearing Loss Hits Harder in Rural Areas and Among Men
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A new study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas finds that hearing loss is more prevalent in rural areas than urban settings and is more common among men than women.

The study, led by NORC, a research organization at the University of Chicago, estimated that 37.9 million Americans currently experience hearing loss.

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Devon Andre holds a bachelor's in forensic science from the University of Windsor in Canada and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Andre is a journalist for Bel Marra Health, which first published this article. This article was originally published on www.belmarrahealth.com. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BelMarra
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