Opinions on hearing problems among U.S. adults 40 years and older 2023

Percentage of adults in the United States aged 40 years and older who agreed with select statements about hearing issues as of 2023

CharacteristicDisagreeNeutralAgree
My hearing is fine in some situations, so I don't feel I need treatment 20% 30% 51%
Unless I feel my hearing difficulty is severe, I am unlikely to want to be treated 39% 24% 37%
It is easy to find ways to cover up some hearing difficulties 32% 45% 24%
Admitting I have a hearing difficulty is admitting I'm getting old 53% 24% 22%
Most people have a hearing difficulty as they get older, so it isn't important to get treated 56% 22% 22%
I wouldn't want other people to see me wearing hearing aids 64% 24% 13%
I feel uncomfortable talking about having a hearing difficulty 66% 24% 11%
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Release date

August 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

May 16 to 27, 2023

Number of respondents

around 3,160

Age group

40 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "The statements below describe how you may or may not feel about having a hearing issue. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?" Base: Excluding respondents who have a hearing impairment that is being treated.
Percentage points missing/exceeding 100 percent are probably due to rounding.

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