Did you know that men are at a higher risk
of hearing loss than women?

Have you ever wondered why the population of men suffering from hearing loss is higher than that of women? According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, men are twice as likely to experience hearing loss as women. This is largely due to lifestyle, daily habits, and adult activities such as working in excessively noisy environments and smoking, which naturally reduce hearing ability over time.

Men’s hobbies and interests often involve exposure to loud noises, such as motorcycles and cars, live concerts, and gaming. Additionally, some occupations and responsibilities, like construction work or military service, frequently expose men to heavy machinery, equipment, and gunfire, leading to premature hearing loss over time.

Another factor is that men are more likely to be in noisy work environments than women, such as manufacturing or truck-driving industries, which involve constant exposure to loud noise. Studies also show that men are less likely to seek care or discuss hearing loss.

Preventing Hearing Loss

In today’s daily life, it is almost impossible to completely avoid loud sounds and their impact on hearing health. Hearing protection is essential:

• Avoid unnecessary exposure to loud noises.

• Use earplugs in noisy environments, which are available at most pharmacies.

• Invest in high-quality hearing aids at the early stages of hearing loss.

Prevention is always better than cure.