
USA Deaf Support groups
Are there functioning Deaf Support groups in the USA? Are Deaf Support groups well funded by government or private entities? How are those who are hearing impaired treated in USA? Do they receive any grants or assistance?
Middle-aged adults with hearing loss have substantially higher health care costs
The costs of health care have been compared for a matched group of privately insured individuals with and without a diagnosis of hearing loss. Study results indicate that those with hearing loss have much higher health care costs overall. Ref. Source 4e.
Hearing impairment linked to type 2 diabetes
A review of studies of possible linkages between type 2 diabetes and hearing impairment concludes there is compelling evidence that diabetes can damage the auditory system, and that clinicians should include hearing testing in managing type 2 diabetes. Ref. Source 3k.