Percentage distribution by sex and age, based on subjects' report of any permanent hearing loss (National Health Interview Survey, 2007).
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | 2 | 2 |
| 0–2 years | 3 | 2 |
| 3–5 years | 3 | 2 |
| 6–19 years | 12 | 11 |
| 20–39 years | 20 | 32 |
| 40–59 years | 30 | 32 |
| 60–69 years | 14 | 12 |
| 70+ years | 16 | 8 |
Source: National Health Interview Survey, 2007. Chart created by the NIDCD Epidemiology and Statistics Program. Updated in November 2012.
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