What is the difference between deafness and hearing impairment?

Donna Hill Howes, RN

Family Practitioner

Deafness is a form of hearing impairment. The term hearing impairment covers a spectrum from mild to profound. Deafness is this profound hearing loss, which indicates a complete loss of hearing ability in one or both ears.

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