Estimates of the number of adults in England, Wales, and Scotland with a hearing loss

Michael A. AkeroydMRC Institute of Hearing Research (Scottish Section), Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UKCorrespondence[email protected]

Kay ForemanMRC Institute of Hearing Research (Scottish Section), Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK

Jack A. HolmanMRC Institute of Hearing Research (Scottish Section), Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK

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