Hearing loss can have several causes...

Hearing loss can have several causes. Aging and exposure to noise are the two most common.

Aging
Hearing loss is a natural consequence of getting older. Our hearing ability worsens from our 30s or 40s and onwards and almost half of people over the age of 50 have difficulties understanding speech in noisy situations. And when we reach our 80s, more than 75% of us suffer from a hearing loss.

Exposure to noise
Noise at work is a common cause of hearing loss, but loud music can also damage one’s hearing severely. Music is the main reason that so many young people suffer from diminished hearing.

Other causes
Hearing loss can have other causes than the ones mentioned above. Disease, infections, drugs, heredity or physical damage can also play a role.