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Prevalence of tinnitus

  • Latest research suggests 1 in 7 adults have tinnitus [1]. 
  • Over 7 million adults in the UK have tinnitus [1].

Sources

[1] (1) Read a review on the global prevalence and incidence of tinnitus.

[1] (2) Read a study on the prevalence of tinnitus in Europe.


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Page last updated: 4 September 2025

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