How can hearing loss affect young people? Hearing loss in children can have serious consequences. Good hearing is one of the conditions conducive to the linguistic and intellectual development of individuals. In adolescents, prolonged exposure to noise is the most common cause of hearing loss. Irritability, Negativism and Anger Fatigue, tension, stress and depression Avoiding or Removing Social Situations Social rejection and loneliness Reduced Vigilance and Increased Risk to Personal Safety Altered memory and ability to learn new tasks Reduced job performance and earning power Reduced psychological and general health
