Hearing is a sense that we often take for granted. Not only does it allow us to hear things around us and have conversations with other people, but it can also help us keep our balance and also perceive things like depth and space. Our ears do a lot more work than people take for granted, hence why it’s important to protect our ears.
But did you know that 466 million people worldwide have some kind of hearing loss? This is an incredible number and experts suggest that we might see this number grow to 900 million by 2050. This isn’t always a genetic or ageing problem either. In fact, one of the most common reasons for hearing loss is exposure to loud noises which is completely preventable.
But how do you tell if you’re having hearing problems? In this post, we’re going to discuss five ways to tell if your hearing is getting worse.