Table 2.

Distribution of the measured pure-tone average

Degree of hearing loss according to reference values	WHO	Percentage	n
No impairment or very slight hearing problems	≤25 dB	7.5	7
Light impairment (hearing aid may be needed)	25–40 dB	40.9	38
Moderate (hearing aid usually recommended)	40–60 dB	47.3	44
Severe (hearing aids needed/lip-reading)	60–80 dB	2.2	2
Profound (unable to hear)	≥80 dB	2.2	2
Total		100.0	93

Abbreviation: WHO, World Health Organization.