After federally funded studies linked untreated hearing loss to health issues such as dementia, professor Frank Lin spearheaded policy changes making hearing aids easier and cheaper to acquire.

Hearing Loss
Addressing hearing loss and associated health issues, such as accelerated cognitive decline, depression, and early mortality
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Hearing Loss Faculty Experts
Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of hearing loss? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Professor
Frank Lin, MD, PhD ’08 studies the impact of adult hearing loss to advance federal policies and other initiatives for accessible, affordable, and effective hearing care.

Associate Professor
Epidemiology
Jennifer Deal, PhD '13, MHS '07, leads research dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older adults, with a focus on brain aging, sensory health, and disability across the course of life.
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