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Hearing Loss - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Many disorders can affect the hearing of children and adults. This section provides information on the causes and effects of hearing loss in both children and adults.
http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/Hearing-Loss/
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Hearing Loss - CDC
Hearing loss can affect a child's ability to develop communication, language, and social skills. The earlier children with hearing loss start getting services, the more likely they are to reach their full potential. If you are a parent and you suspect your child has hearing loss, trust your instincts and speak with your child's doctor. Don't wait!
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/
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Hearing Loss - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about hearing loss.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearing_loss
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Hearing Disorders and Deafness: MedlinePlus
It's frustrating to be unable to hear well enough to enjoy talking with friends or family. Hearing disorders make it hard, but not impossible, to hear. They can often be helped. Deafness can keep you from hearing sound at all.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hearingdisordersanddeafness.html
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Quick Statistics - Deafness Institute
Compiled by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/statistics/pages/quick.aspx
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About deafness and hearing loss - Action On Hearing Loss: RNID
Find out more about deafness, hearing loss and other ear problems and how they can be prevented by visiting Action on Hearing Loss.
http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/your-hearing/about-deafness-and-hearing-loss.aspx
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Hearing Loss: Read All About the Causes
Hearing loss (deafness) may be present at birth or it may manifest later in life. Deafness may be genetic or due to damage from noise. Treatment of deafness depends upon its cause.
http://www.medicinenet.com/deafness/article.htm
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What's Hearing Loss? - Kid's Health
Hearing loss happens when there is a problem with one or more parts of the ear or ears. Someone who has hearing loss may be able to hear some sounds or nothing at all. To learn more, read this article for kids.
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/hearing-impairment.html
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Basic Facts About Hearing Loss - Hearing Loss Association of America
Hearing loss is a major public health issue that is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease.
http://www.hearingloss.org/content/basic-facts-about-hearing-loss
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Hearing Loss - Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Learn about Hearing Loss symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Merck Manual. HCP and Vet versions too!
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/hearing-loss-and-deafness/hearing-loss
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Deafness and Hearing Loss Research - Scripps
The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) undertakes basic biomedical research, primarily in laboratory settings, to learn how the human body operates on all levels.
http://www.scripps.edu/discover/deafness.html
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Deafness and Hearing Loss: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - Medical News Today
Hearing impairment, deafness, or hearing loss refers to the inability to hear things, either totally or partially. Symptoms may be mild, moderate, severe or profound.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249285.php
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WHO - Deafness and Hearing Loss
Deafness and hearing loss fact sheet from WHO: providing key facts and information on causes, impact, prevention, identification, management and WHO response.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs300/en/
