Hearing Loss And Depression
Hearing impairment is a disability affecting about 1 in 10 North Americans. Hearing impairment results from a structural abnormality (such as a hole in the eardrum) that may or may not produce a functional disability (such as diminished hearing).
Common causes of conductive hearing loss are
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Hearing loss
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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