There are multiple theories indicating that the effect of hearing loss on the decline of mental health and dementia is significant. One recognized risk factor that scientists have long known is the effect of social isolation on those with hearing loss.
About 36 percent of middle school students reported being bullied, compared to 25.8 percent of high school students. Twenty-eight percent of freshmen were bullied at least once during the school year compared to 1 in 5 seniors.
In comparison, attacks on pupils and staff by secondary school pupils have fallen. Today's statistics show that overall, primary, secondary and special school pupils were suspended 161,540 times in 2010/11 for assaulting, or verbally abusing teachers and pupils-the same as 850 pupils a day.This figure includes physical and verbal assaults, threatening behaviour and racist abuse.owever, the figures show that persistent disruptive behaviour is the most common reason for pupil exclusion, demonstrating the continued need for action to tackle this issue.. Ms Keates added that teachers want more support from parents and school leaders to help them keep order in the classroom.