100% hearing loss, also known as profound hearing loss, means a person can only hear very loud sounds, and often experiences the world in silence.
According to the provided reference, profound hearing loss falls between 91 and 100 decibels. This level of hearing impairment means that even though the world may be full of sounds, those with profound hearing loss may only be able to perceive extremely loud noises like thunder or fireworks.
Here's a breakdown:
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Profound Hearing Loss: Individuals with this level of hearing loss experience a significant reduction in their ability to hear.
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Silence in a World of Sound: Most normal everyday sounds are inaudible to them.
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Limited Sound Perception: They might only perceive very loud sounds, but even those sounds may be difficult to understand.
