In the past, almost half of all newborns with hearing loss were not diagnosed until age two. Today this situation has improved as more than 30 states have passed laws requiring hearing testing for newborns before the child is discharged from the hospital. Hearing loss can seriously impact a child's quality of life. Out of every 1,000 school-age children, 30 have a hearing loss. Left untreated, hearing loss will follow a child throughout life, limiting friendships and job choices. Delayed speech and language development can lead to lifelong learning difficulties. Children with a hearing loss often feel socially isolated in school, at home, and in the community. Behavior problems appear more frequently in children with hearing losses.