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Iron deficiency ‘linked’ to hearing loss

A new study has found a potential link between iron deficiency an hearing loss.

The research, carried out by Pennsylvania State University, has found that 30% of the world’s population is anaemic increasing the risks of acquired hearing loss.

Full details of the research and its findings can be read on the Daily Mail website.