RT Journal
T1 HEaring status and ear examination-findings among adults united states 1960-1962.
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 1969
FD June 1
VO 123
IS 6
SP 740
OP 740
DO 10.1001/archinte.1969.00300160130051
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1969.00300160130051
AB During 1960 to 1962, a study of adults between 18 and 79 years of age (civilian noninstitutionalized population of the United States) indicated that on the basis of audiometric tests, 47% had "better than normal hearing"; 46% had "normal hearing"; and 7% had some hearing impairment. On the basis of history, "hearing trouble" was reported among an estimated 50% of adults; in 6% this was considered serious.