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What is the difference between deafness and hearing impairment?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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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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