ABSTRACT Presbycusis, known as hearing loss associated with aging, reduces the quality of life significantly by affecting the social, psychological and behavioral conditions of people. The severity of presbycusis, which affects men more frequently, increases with the age. Noise exposure, genetic, ototoxic drugs and oxidative stress are the most emphasized etiological factors. The severity of hearing loss in presbycusis may vary depending on factors such as age, gender and genetic reasons. Since there is no definitive treatment for presbycusis, preventive precautions are the best strategies. Using personal protective equipments in noisy environments, controlling systemic diseases and avoiding ototoxic drugs are the some precautions to prevent presbycusis.