When is World Hearing Day?
Friday March 3rdWorld Hearing Day, which takes place every year on March 3rd, raises concerns about hearing loss prevention. It's also a day that promotes ear and hearing care.
Hearing loss affects 466 million people worldwide, or 5 percent of the world's population, according to the World Health Organization, or 5 percent of the world's population. Children account for three out of every three million people affected by hearing loss. By 2050, over 900 million people will have disabling hearing loss if we do nothing. 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). (dB) Children aged 0 to 14 have hearing loss that is greater than 30 dB.
Hearing loss is the most common cause of hearing loss. Here are the key types of hearing loss:
- Sensorineural: Inner ear nerve damage, usually as a result of age or prolonged exposure to noise. Hearing aids are usually included in treatment regimens
