World Hearing Day
- Key messages for policymakers:
- The number of people living with unaddressed hearing loss and ear diseases is unacceptable.
- Timely action is needed to prevent and address hearing loss across the life course.
- Investing in cost effective interventions will benefit people with hearing loss and bring financial gains to the society.
- Governments must act to integrate person-centred ear and hearing care within national health plans for universal health coverage.
- Key messages for the general public:
- Good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life.Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be avoided through preventative actions such as:
- protection against loud sounds;
- good ear care practices and immunization.
- Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be addressed when it is identified in a timely manner and appropriate care sought.
- People at risk of hearing loss should check their hearing regularly.
- People having hearing loss (or related ear diseases) should seek care from a health care provider.
- Good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life.Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be avoided through preventative actions such as: