Medical MCQ-According to the WHO definition of hearing loss, what is the value to classify as profound hearing loss?

According to the WHO definition of hearing loss, what is the value to classify as profound hearing loss?

61-71 dB

>81 dB

>91 dB

>101 dB

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ENT

Correct Answer:

>81 dB

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Ans: B. >81 dB(Ref: http://wwwwlio.intipbaideulne.ssilieuring_impairment_gracies/en/)According to the WHO (2008) definition of hearing loss, hearing threshold in better ear >81 dB is classified as profound hearing loss.WHO (2008) Classification of Degree of Hearing LossHearing threshold in better ear (average of 500, 1000, Grade of Impairment0-25No impairment26-40Milddeg impairment41-60Moderatedeg impairment61-80SevereQ impairment>81Profound impairment including

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