World Hearing Day
Every year on March 3rd, World Hearing Day raises the concern of hearing loss prevention. It's also a day that promotes ear and hearing care.
Hearing loss is affecting 466 million people worldwide, 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. By 2050, over 900 million people will have disabling hearing loss if we do nothing. Adults over the age of 15 have a hearing loss greater than 40 decibels (dB). Children between the ages of 0 to 14 have hearing loss that is greater than 30 dB.
Hearing loss is one of the most common causes of hearing loss.
- 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 included in treatment plans
- Conductive: Caused by earwax, fluids, tumors, or other structures in the outer or middle ear. Treatment usually involves the removal of the blockage, which may necessitates surgery or medicine
Some people have mixed hearing loss as well as mixed hearing loss. Sensorineural and conductive hearing loss is a result of a combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. All of these hearing loss are classified as an acquired hearing loss. Many people with congenital hearing loss are born with this disorder.
Genes, exposure to disease while in utero, and head or ear are all factors that can increase one's chances of hearing loss. Meningitis, mumps, severe jaundice cases, and chickenpox can all cause hearing loss.
Hearing loss affects many aspects of a person's life. Hearing loss has negative consequences, including increased socialization, increased anxiety, increased anxiety, increased vulnerability to personal security, weakened memory, and reduced workplace results are among the negative effects of hearing loss.
How to celebrate #worldhearingday
WHO disseminates a variety of evidence-based reports on hearing loss to government, policymakers, and regional WHO offices each year on this day. Brochures, presentations, infographics, and flyers are among the products that can be found in these publications. The WHO encourages audiologists and hearing loss specialists to perform free hearing screenings as well as obtaining essential information on hearing loss prevention and treatment.
To participate:
- Schedule a hearing screening at a later date
- Learn 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
#WorldHearingDay spreads word for this day on social media with #WorldHearingDay. #WorldHearingDay spreads word for this day on social media.
History is the world's biggest day of record
In 2007, WHO established World Hearing Day in 2007. This day was known as International Ear Care Day before 2016, but before 2016, this day was known as International Ear Care Day. Each year, the WHO selects a specific theme for this day. The following themes have been included in the most recent themes:
2021: Hearing Care for All People.
2020: Hearing for Life in 2020: Hearing for Life.
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.
