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When should “family history of hearing loss” be checked on the BSC questionnaire as a risk factor? Does it apply to hearing loss in adult family members?

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When should “family history of hearing loss” be checked on the BSC questionnaire as a risk factor? Does it apply to hearing loss in adult family members?

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Check “yes” when it applies to a family member who was born with or developed hearing loss in childhood. If a family member developed hearing problems as an adult, check “no” because the question is only applicable if a person had hearing problems since childhood.