Which of the Following Is True About Age-Related Hearing Loss

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about age-related hearing loss?

• A)African tribal people display little age-related hearing loss.
• B)Women's hearing declines earlier and more rapidly than men's.
• C)The first sign of hearing loss is a sharp loss at low frequencies.
• D)Few middle-aged adults with hearing difficulties benefit from sound amplification with hearing aids.

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