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Hearing loss

Hearing impairments can range from mild to profound. Some people are able to hear certain frequencies but not others; others find it difficult to distinguish between different sound levels or to work out where the sound is coming from.

Approximately three million Australians suffer from some form of hearing loss. The problem is more pronounced among the elderly. However, in today's noisy environment more and more young people are being afflicted.

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