Tinnitus

Tinnitus is indexed under Sensory, Audiologic. Also known as ringing in ears.

US prevalence

~50 million (~15% of adults); ~20 million bothersome; ~2 million debilitating Source: ATA; NIDCD. Cites federal and non-federal sources, and the record does not say which one gave this figure. Label: REPORTED.

ICD-10-CM codes

H93.1

Typical onset

Any age; increases with age; common in military veterans

Course

managed

Body systems

audiologic, neurological

Sex differences

More commonly reported in men

Racial and ethnic differences

Higher in white Americans; may be underreported in other groups

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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