If you're losing your hearing, it could be genetic

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Between 30% and 70% of hearing loss in adults is thought to be inherited. — 123rf.com

A common inherited genetic variant is a frequent cause of deafness in adults, meaning that many thousands of people are potentially at risk, reveals research published online in the Journal of Medical Genetics.

Deafness in adults is known to be inherited.

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