There are several different types of hearing loss, and each can have different causes. Take a look at some of the most common causes as well as risk factors of hearing loss.
The most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss is related to aging. About one-third of people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 75 have some degree of hearing loss. For those older than 75, that number jumps to about 50 percent. There are potential other sensorineural hearing loss causes, however. Sensorineural hearing loss causes include:
Causes of conductive hearing loss are often some type of obstruction. They can include:
While there are several things that can directly cause hearing loss, there are also many risk factors. These are conditions or factors that can make hearing loss more likely. They include:
