Shabdham hearing aid centre in Chennai. Children with hearing loss Give your child with hearing loss the best support - learn how you can support and help in their everyday life. How common is hearing loss? 32 million children around the world are affected with hearing loss. Approximately 1.4 to 5 out of every 1000 children are born with hearing loss, while 60% are due to preventable causes. Childhood hearing loss is often identified during newborn hearing screenings that are performed 24-48 hours after birth. However, some children who pass these screenings show signs of loss, as they grow older. 1.1 billion People between the ages of 12-35 are at risk of hearing loss due to exposure to noise in recreational settings with 12.5% having permanent damage.