TABLE 1.
Hearing loss severity
| Degree of hearing impairment | Hearing threshold (dB) |
|---|---|
| Normal hearing | 0–20 |
| Mild | 20–40 |
| Moderate | 40–60 |
| Severe | 60–80 |
| Profound | >80 |
Data from reference 37
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