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Cochlear Implants
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A cochlear implant is the surgical fitting of a device that directly stimulates the hearing nerves in individuals with profound hearing loss. This produces much louder and clearer sounds than can be achieved even by the most powerful hearing aids.
Approximately 70,000 people worldwide have cochlear implants.
In the United States, approximately 25,000 people have cochlear implants.
Nearly half of all cochlear implant recipients are children.
Cochlear implants can help an estimated 200,000 children in the United States who don't benefit from hearing aids.
The demand for cochlear implants is increasing annually by 20%.
The debate between those who are in favor of cochlear implants for children and those who think it causes more harm than good rages on! The documentary Sound and Fury brings the debate to life.
Read one woman's moving story of her decision to receive a cochlear implant later in life. If you are considering a cochlear implant, read Hear Again first.
Approximately 70,000 people worldwide have cochlear implants.
In the United States, approximately 25,000 people have cochlear implants.
Nearly half of all cochlear implant recipients are children.
Cochlear implants can help an estimated 200,000 children in the United States who don't benefit from hearing aids.
The demand for cochlear implants is increasing annually by 20%.
The debate between those who are in favor of cochlear implants for children and those who think it causes more harm than good rages on! The documentary Sound and Fury brings the debate to life.
Read one woman's moving story of her decision to receive a cochlear implant later in life. If you are considering a cochlear implant, read Hear Again first.