Which is true of hearing loss during the aging process? (Select all that apply) • It is likely to be less common as those who are currently teens and young adults age • it is caused by thickening of the ear drum • it is very rare • it begins with higher pitched sounds • it is greater and earlier on average for men and those exposed to more noise

Which is true of hearing loss during the aging process? (Select all that apply) • It is likely to be less common as those who are currently teens and young adults age • it is caused by thickening of the ear drum • it is very rare • it begins with higher pitched sounds • it is greater and earlier on average for men and those exposed to more noise

Health Safety And Nutrition F/Young Child

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305144767

Author:MAROTZ

Publisher:MAROTZ

Chapter3: Assessing Children's Health

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