The world’s first study into the best treatment options for adults living with severe hearing loss has launched in the UK.
Severe hearing loss affects over a million people in the UK[1]. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2050 nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide will experience some degree of hearing loss and at least 700 million will require hearing rehabilitation.[2] If left untreated, hearing loss can negatively affect education, employment, and quality of life and increases the risk of dementia and cognitive decline[3]
Now researchers at the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre and the University of Nottingham are launching a new study, sponsored by the University of Nottingham, which will inform the most effective treatment for people with severe hearing loss globally (those with hearing loss greater than 65 dBHL).
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