This statistic displays the prevalence of hearing loss in the United Kingdom in 2018, by age. In 2018, almost 40 percent of those aged over 75 years suffered from hearing loss.

According to a survey on the representation of the Deaf community in media and entertainment, conducted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia in September 2022, 43 percent of Deaf consumers responded that they frequently saw their identity represented in social media. Ranked closely behind are TV shows, books and movies with a share of 42 percent of respondents.

In 2020, it was reported to a survey that 6.5 percent of men and 5.1 percent of women in the United Kingdom wore a hearing aid. In most countries of the UK, prevalence of hearing aid use was higher among men.

According to a survey on the representation of the Deaf community in media and entertainment, conducted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia in September 2022, Deaf consumers of live theatre, comedy and live music are most likely to encounter accessibility barriers there, as 58 percent of respondents stated that they are always or at least frequently confronted with barriers when attending such events. Video streaming from home and social media content are the most accessible types of media consumption, according to Deaf audiences. However, 44 percent of respondents still encounter problems on a regular basis, when consuming these types of media.

This statistic shows the proportion of deaf pupils in England in the academic year 2016/2017, by their main language(s).While 66 percent of pupils only used spoken English, 21 percent used spoken English together with signed support.

A survey on the representation of the Deaf community in media and entertainment, conducted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in September 2022, found that 79 percent of Deaf audiences felt that their representation in television and film had improved during the previous year. Among hearing audiences, this share stood at 73 percent. In addition, the share of consumers responding that the representation of the Deaf community had improved a lot is considerably higher among Deaf audiences.

This dataset provides Census 2022 estimates for long-term health conditions for all people by sex by age (in 6 categories) in Scotland.

Age

A person's age on Census Day, 20 March 2022. Infants aged under 1 year are classified as 0 years of age.

Sex

This is the sex recorded by the person completing the census. The options were "Female" and "Male". Guidance on answering the question can be found here

Long-term health condition (Source question or variables)

Individual question 18: Do you have any of the following which have lasted or are expected to last at least 12 months? (Tick all that apply)

• Deafness or partial hearing loss
• Blindness or partial sight loss
• Full or partial loss of voice or difficulty speaking (a condition that requires you to use equipment to speak)
• Learning disability (a condition that you have had since childhood that affects the way you learn, understand information and communicate)
• Learning difficulty (a specific learning condition that affects the way you learn and process information)
• Developmental disorder (a condition that you have had since childhood which affects motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills, and speech and language)
• Physical disability (a condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, lifting or carrying)
• Mental health condition (a condition that affects your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing)
• Long-term illness, disease or condition (a condition, not listed above, that you may have for life, which may be managed with treatment or medication)
• Other condition, please write in:
• No condition

Long-term health condition: nature of condition

This variable indicates whether or not an individual has identified themselves as having a long term health condition which has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months. The conditions presented as response options were deafness or partial hearing loss, blindness or partial sight loss, a learning disability (for example Down’s Syndrome), a learning difficulty (for example dyslexia), a developmental disorder (for example autistic spectrum disorder or Asperger’s syndrome), a physical disability, a mental health condition, a long-term illness, disease or condition and other condition. (Although the categories ‘Long-term illness, disease or condition’ and ‘Other condition’ were presented as separate response options, they were combined into a composite ‘Other condition’ category for the purposes of statistical outputs.)

The classification is shown here

Long term health condition: Blindness or partial sight loss

An indicator for whether a person is blind or partially vision impaired.

Long term health condition: Deafness or partial hearing loss

An indicator for whether a person is deaf or partially hearing impaired.

Long-term health condition indicator - Long-term Illness

An indicator for whether a person has a long term illness (a condition, not listed in the other tick box response options for the long term health conditions question, that a person may have for life, which may be managed with treatment or medication)

Long-term health condition indicator - Mental Health

An indicator for whether a person has a mental health condition (a condition that affects emotional, physical and mental wellbeing)

Long-term health condition indicator - Physical Disability

An indicator for whether a person has a physical disability (a condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, lifting or carrying)

Long-term health condition indicator – Speaking difficulty (full or partial voice loss)

An indicator for whether a person has a speaking difficulty (a condition that requires a person to use equipment to speak).

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Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids Market Size 2024-2028

The bone-anchored hearing aids market size is forecast to increase by USD 156.6 million at a CAGR of 9.44% between 2023 and 2028.

The market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing prevalence of hearing loss, particularly In the aging population. This trend is driven by the rising awareness of hearing health and the availability of advanced technologies. Technological advancements in bone-anchored hearing aids, such as improved implant designs and wireless connectivity, are enhancing user experience and convenience. Pediatric applications are also gaining traction due to customized hearing devices and aesthetic considerations. However, the high cost associated with these devices remains a major challenge for the market, limiting their accessibility to a larger population. Despite this, the market is expected to continue growing due to the unmet demand for effective hearing solutions and ongoing technological innovations.

What will be the Size of the Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids Market During the Forecast Period?

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The market encompasses surgical implantable devices that utilize a titanium screw anchored into the mastoid bone, connecting an abutment to the inner ear via the bone conduction mechanism. These hearing solutions cater to the hearing-impaired population, offering an alternative to standard hearing aids for those with conductive hearing loss or single-sided deafness. The market is driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic ear conditions such as acoustic neuroma, cholesteatoma, and chronic ear infections. However, concerns over skin irritation, aural discharge, and procedure numbers limit the market saturation.
Moreover, leading competitors in this space continually innovate to address these challenges, offering advanced technology and improved surgical techniques. The market represents a significant treatment option for individuals with unique hearing needs, providing improved sound quality and enhanced speech recognition.

How is this Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids Industry segmented and which is the largest segment?

The bone-anchored hearing aids industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.

Type

  Sensorineural hearing loss
  Conductive hearing loss
  Others


End-user

  Adults
  Pediatrics


Geography

  North America

    Canada
    US


  Europe

    Germany
    UK


  Asia

    Japan


  Rest of World (ROW)

By Type Insights

The sensorineural hearing loss segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

Bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA) offer a viable treatment solution for individuals with sensorineural hearing loss, a condition characterized by damage or dysfunction In the inner ear or auditory nerve pathways. BAHA bypass damaged parts of the ear by transmitting sound directly to the inner ear through bone conduction. This mechanism is facilitated by surgically implanting a titanium screw into the mastoid bone behind the ear, to which an abutment and a hearing aid are attached. BAHA effectively sends sound signals directly to the cochlea, bypassing the damaged inner ear structures. BAHA is suitable for various hearing loss types, including conductive, mixed, single-sided deafness, and sensorineural hearing loss.

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The sensorineural hearing loss segment was valued at USD 121.60 million in 2018 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

North America is estimated to contribute 36% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period.

Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.

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The market in North America is projected to expand due to several factors. These include the rising prevalence of hearing loss caused by ear infections, genetic disorders such as Trisomy 21, and an increasing geriatric population. Additionally, product launches and reimbursement strategies are driving market growth. Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, can progress into a conductive hearing disorder, for which aids are an effective solution. Surgical implantable devices, such as titanium screws and abutments, are integral components of bone-anchored hearing aids. The inner ear, mastoid bone, subcutaneous tissues, and skin impedance are critical aspects of the bone conduction mechanism.

Market Dynamics

Our researchers analyzed the data with 2023 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenge

A survey on the representation of the Deaf community in media and entertainment, conducted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia in September 2022, found that the movie "CODA", released in 2021, was considered the best example of Deaf representation in the media. The movie "Sound of Metal" (2019) followed in second position, with 73 percent of Deaf respondents who had seen it agreed that it represented their community well.

This statistic displays the results of a survey on the share of disabled sport club members in England 2018, by disability. In January 2018, it was found that approximately 35 percent of the members with a disability were deaf or hard of hearing.

This statistic shows the proportion of deaf pupils in Wales in the academic year 2016/2017 by their main language. 58 percent of pupils use a spoken English, whereas 7 percent of deaf pupils in Wales use spoken Welsh or another language, and 24 percent of pupils use spoken English in conjunction with sign language.

This statistic shows the proportion of deaf pupils in Scotland in the academic year 2014/2015 by their main language. In this year 8 percent of deaf pupils used spoken English together with signed support.

The statistic displays the distribution of disabled netball participants in England in 2014/2015, by type of disability. In 2014/2015, approximately 11 percent of disabled netball participants in England were deaf.