Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | Percentage of adults |
|---|---|
| I have difficulty hearing when there is noise in the background | 60% |
| I often hear ringing, roaring, hissing or another sound in my ear(s) | 47% |
| I sometimes have to strain to understand a conversation | 46% |
| It is hard for me to follow a conversation when two or more people talk at once | 41% |
| I sometimes misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately | 39% |
| A family member or friend often has to repeat what other people say to me so I can understand | 34% |
| Many people I talk to seem to mumble (or not speak clearly) | 34% |
| People complain that I turn the TV volume up too high | 31% |
| Other people, such as my friends and family, often suggest that I might have difficulty hearing | 29% |
| I have difficulty understanding the speech of women and children | 21% |
| I avoid interacting with others because I can't hear them as well as I would like to | 16% |
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Release date
May 2021
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Region
United States
Survey time period
From March 16 to 23, 2021
Number of respondents
1,245 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Those with hearing difficulty
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: "Q255: Please check "yes" or "no" to indicate if the following statements are true for you. Select one response per row."
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