So, how did you do with our Trivia questions?
1. Approximately how large is the deaf community in the U.S.?
There are roughly 1 million people considered deaf with 10 million identified as hard of hearing in the U.S.
2. How many babies are born deaf every year?
2-3 babies out of 1,000 born annually are diagnosed with a form of hearing loss.
3. Which country in the world has the highest rate of deafness among its general population?
Hearing impairments are highest in developing countries due to lack of targeted education and medical assistance. The rate tends to be higher in the Middle East.
4. True or False: Vertigo has nothing to do with your ears. It's a condition set forth in your brain.
False. Vertigo can be contracted from inner ear disorders.
5. True or False: There is only one type of sign language used by the deaf community throughout the world.
False. There are over 200 sign languages used throughout the world.
6. What is the decibel level of an average, indoor heavy metal rock concert?
150 - well beyond the dangerous level set at 70-80.
7. What is the name of the condition that can result from either long term or instantaneous exposure to loud noises?
Tinnitus.
8. Are there hearing aids for dogs?
Yes. Dogs can be diagnosed as deaf or hearing impaired and may be fitted for hearing aides provided they meet some basic criteria.
9. True or False: Stress has no effect on hearing loss. Hearing loss is induced only from loud noises and is age related.
Stress can play a major role in hearing loss so it's best to keep your stress in check.
10. What is the most popular product that Liberty Health Supply sells?
TV Ears, of course!
Well, how'd you do? No matter if you knew 1 or 10, we're glad you took the time to read the questions and hopefully we shared with you some information that you didn't know before. Please share with your friends, too, so we can continue to educate communities on hearing loss facts.
Have a great weekend!
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