World Hearing Day
Every year on March 3rd, World Hearing Day raises the bar for hearing loss prevention. It's also a day that promotes ear and hearing care.
Hearing loss has affected 466 million people around the world, or 5 percent of the world's population, according to the World Health Organization, hearing loss affects 56% of the world's population. Children account for thirty-four million of those affected by hearing loss. If we do nothing, over 900 million people will have disabling hearing loss by 2050. Adults over the age of 15 have a hearing loss greater than 40 decibels (dB). Children between the ages of 0 and 14 have hearing loss that is greater than 30 dB.
Hearing loss is the most common cause of hearing loss.
- Sensorineural: Sensorineural: Inner ear nerve damage is primarily due to noise exposure as a result of age or prolonged exposure to noise. Hearing aids are often used in conjunction with treatment options
- Conductive: Earwax, fluids, tumors, or other structures in the outer or middle ear can be responsible for conductive disorders. Treatment often involves the elimination of the blockage, which may require surgery or medicine
Some people also have mixed hearing loss. Some people have mixed hearing loss. This type of hearing loss is a result of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. Both of these types of hearing loss are classified as an acquired hearing loss. Many that have congenital hearing loss are born with this disorder.
Those factors that can increase one's chances of hearing loss include genes, exposure to disease while in utero, and head or ear trauma. Meningitis, mumps, severe jaundice cases, and chickenpox can all cause hearing loss.
Hearing loss affects several aspects of a person's life. Hearing loss has negative repercussions, including decreased socialization, depression, increased anxiety, increased anxiety, communication difficulties, increased risk of personal security, weakened memory, and reduced workplace results are all negative repercussions of hearing loss.
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WHO disseminates a variety of evidence-based reports on hearing loss to government, policymakers, and regional WHO offices each year on this day. These publications include brochures, presentations, infographics, and flyers. These include brochures, presentations, infographics, and flyers. In addition to providing vital hearing loss prevention and treatment details, the WHO encourages audiologists and hearing loss specialists to perform free hearing screenings and hearing loss specialists.
To participate:
- A hearing screening can be scheduled at a time that is convenient
- Learn about how to shield your hearing
- Download the hearWHO app from the hearWHO website
- Educate yourself on the treatment options for hearing loss
- Anyone with a hearing loss should seek medical attention
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History is the world's largest day of record history
In 2007, the World Hearing Day was established by the WHO in 2007. This day was known as International Ear Care Day before 2016. This day was also known as International Ear Care Day before 2016. Each year, the WHO selects a specific theme for this day. New themes have been included: The following are examples from the latest themes:
Hearing Care for All People in 2021: Hearing Care for All.
Hearing for Life in 2020: Hearing for Life in 2020.
2019: Check Your Hearings.
Hear the Future of 2018: Hear the Future.
Make a Smart Investment in 2017: Make a Sound Investment. Make a Sound Investment in 2017: Make a Sound Investment. Make a Sound Investment. Make a Sound Investment. Make a Sound Investment.
