Causes of Hearing Loss: Childhood Impairment & Brain Impact

Why do people go deaf? Key causes include childhood developmental impairments and the systemic effects of certain medications on the brain's auditory processing.

Deaf woman and child learning sign language

Characteristics of Hearing Impairment and Deafness in Children

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Juniper Russo

Hearing impairment is a common but serious problem affecting children of all ages. According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, roughly 2 percent of children suffer from some degree of hearing loss.