International Ear Care Day

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Today is international ear care day, #earcareday. According to the World Health Organisation, over 5% of the world's population – 360 million people – has disabling hearing loss (328 million adults and 32 million children). Disabling hearing loss refers to hearing loss greater than 40dB in the better hearing ear in adults and a hearing loss greater than 30dB in the better hearing ear in children. The majority of these people live in low- and middle-income countries.

Approximately one-third of people over 65 years of age are affected by disabling hearing loss. The prevalence in this age group is greatest in South Asia, Asia Pacific and sub-Saharan Africa.

One of the main impacts of hearing loss is on the individual's ability to communicate with others. Spoken language development is often delayed in children with deafness. However, a large percentage of people living with hearing loss can benefit from early identification and intervention, and appropriate management. Why not become a little more aware of your hearing?

• See our Frequently Asked Questions on Hearing
• Take a look at the "How does our hearing work" video
• Read the full WHO report
• Contact our office to arrange your appointment with one of our Audiologists

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