Free tool
Age-Related Hearing Loss Predictor
Estimate your risk of clinically significant presbycusis.
Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) affects ~30% of adults over 65 and >50% over 75. Your individual risk depends on modifiable factors: cardiovascular health, diabetes, smoking, and noise exposure — not just age alone.
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Frequently asked
Is age-related hearing loss inevitable?
Some high-frequency loss is nearly universal after 70, but the SIZE of the loss varies enormously. Adults with excellent cardiovascular health, no diabetes, and low noise exposure often retain near-normal hearing well into their 80s.
Why does cardiovascular health matter?
The cochlea has a rich blood supply through the stria vascularis. Hypertension, diabetes, and smoking reduce cochlear blood flow — measurable in audiograms as accelerated high-frequency loss.
Can I reverse presbycusis?
The sensory-cell damage is not reversible. Treatment focuses on hearing aids, cochlear implants for severe loss, and aggressive management of vascular risk factors to slow progression.