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Deafness and hearing loss - World Health Organization (WHO) Major causes of hearing loss include congenital or early onset childhood hearing loss, chronic middle ear infections, noise-induced hearing loss, age-related hearing loss, and ototoxic drugs that damage the inner ear The impacts of hearing loss are broad and can be profound
World report on hearing - World Health Organization (WHO) The World report on Hearing aims to provide evidence-based guidance to drive actions for integration of quality EHC services into national health plans of Member States, as part of their work towards universal health coverage
World Hearing Day 2025 World Hearing Day 2025 is an opportunity for all of us to make a difference As stakeholders, partners, and advocates, we can collectively empower ourselves and others Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all! Member States, partners and stakeholders are encouraged to organize events to raise awareness in communities, and to ensure accessible ear and hearing care
World Report on Hearing - World Health Organization (WHO) World Report on Hearing The World Report on Hearing (WRH) has been developed in response to the World Health Assembly resolution (WHA70 13), adopted in 2017 as a means of providing guidance for Member States to integrate ear and hearing care into their national health plans
World Hearing Day timeline - World Health Organization (WHO) World Hearing Day established This was established and designated as the ‘International Ear Care Day’ through the Beijing Declaration This was adopted during the ‘1st International Conference on Prevention and Rehabilitation of Hearing Impairment’ held in Beijing, China and jointly hosted by the China Rehabilitation and Research Centre for Deaf Children and WHO The date 3 3 was
Deafness and hearing loss: Safe listening The hearing loss caused by exposure to loud sounds is called noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) Noise-induced hearing loss can be immediate (such as when exposed to a sudden burst of loud sound); however, more often the loss is gradual, permanent, and frequently goes unnoticed or ignored until the effects become more obvious
Deafness - World Health Organization (WHO) Many causes of hearing loss can be prevented through public health measures Through rehabilitation, education and empowerment, people with hearing loss can reach their full potential Raising awareness and improving access to services at the primary level can help to reduce the prevalence and adverse impact of hearing loss
World Hearing Day 2026 World Hearing Day 2026 (3 March) From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children Act now so no child is left behind due to ear or hearing problems Why focus on children’s hearing? Globally, school-age children with hearing loss often remain undiagnosed and without access to needed services (World report on hearing, 2021)
Ear and hearing care - World Health Organization (WHO) Prevention of hearing loss and deafness is essential throughout the life course – from prenatal and perinatal periods to older age In children, nearly 60% of hearing loss is due to avoidable causes that can be prevented through implementation of public health measures, such as vaccination and maternal and neonatal care