Which of the following can be a cause for hearing loss?
A
High cholestrol food
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B
Heredity
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C
Hypertension
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D
Sleeplessness
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Solution
The correct option is B Heredity Hearing impairment or loss, can result from one of the following causes which affect the ear, and its functioning:
Head injury
Exposure to loud and harsh noise
Old age
Genetic disorder or heredity
Hearing loss cannot be a result of consuming high cholestrol food, or having a high blood pressure (hypertension), or not having sufficient sleep, as these do not affect the working of an ear.