A common assumption about hearing loss is there are three causes: age, genetics and noise exposure; when in fact there are many other causes persons are not aware of.
Recent research reported this month in the American Journal of Kidney Disease found persons suffering from moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) are likely to have hearing loss and should receive regular screenings. Specifically the study found 54.4 of all the patients in the study with moderate CKD had some degree of hearing loss.
Kidney disease is not alone in contributing to hearing loss. Other health conditions that can cause hearing loss include diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Numerous studies have linked both of these conditions to an increase risk for developing hearing loss.
To learn more about how these health conditions contribute to the risk of hearing loss, read: Reasons for Hearing Loss: Chronic Kidney Disease for more information at HealthyHearing.com.