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Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk

Almost nine million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing. There are a number of different reasons why someone might be deaf or lose their hearing. We explore some of these causes in this section.
More than 50% of people over the age of 60 have a hearing loss. Find out the common signs of age-related hearing loss, and where to find more information.
Prolonged and repeated exposure to loud noise at work and play can damage your hearing. Read our tips to protect your hearing.
Sound not getting through to the inner ear can be caused by wax, eardrum damageĀ and inflammation. Find out more.
About one in every thousand babies is born moderately to profoundly deaf. Genetic factors are thought to be the cause of atĀ least half of these cases.