The Deaf And Those Who Become Deaf

This report provides a broad insight into the living conditions of people of working age (16-64 years old) who are deaf or have become deaf.
Overall, the deaf and those who become deaf are worse off than the average population in present day Denmark. Both the deaf and those who become deaf are less likely to complete an education programme, and the two groups are less likely to have a job than the rest of the population in general. Communication challenges are the reason behind these conditions.
On the other hand, the report shows that the deaf and those who become deaf are largely similar to the general population with regard to their own assessment of their health and physical health, including exercise habits and BMI, where the group of deaf people is in fact doing slightly better than the average.
The survey was commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and financed by the public pool of funds.