32 Miss. Code. R. 1-19.2

Current through December 10, 2024
Section 32-1-19.2 - DEGREES OF HEARING LOSS

0 dB to 25 dB

Normal limits

26 dB to 40 dB

Mild loss

41 dB to 55 dB

Moderate loss

56 dB to 70 dB

Moderately severe loss

71 dB to 90 dB

Severe loss

91+

Profound loss

Difficulty in Speech Discrimination

90 to 100%

Normal limits

75 to 90%

Slight difficulty, comparable to listening over a telephone

60 to 75%

Moderate difficulty

50 to 60%

Poor discrimination, marked by difficulty in following conversation

Below 50%

Unable to follow running a speech

32 Miss. Code. R. 1-19.2