Today, we live in a world
suffering from catastrophic levels of noise pollution. Loudness has become a
new normal in almost every sphere of our lives—work, celebration, community
gatherings, and more! However, this growing level of noise pollution has led to
many cases of hearing impairment and hearing loss worldwide. World Health
Organisation has reported that over 5% of the global population — roughly 430
million people urgently need rehabilitation to prevent hearing loss. This
includes 34 million children as well. To address the need for awareness of
hearing loss, the WHO commemorates March 3rd as World Hearing Day every year.
World Hearing Day is a significant opportunity to raise awareness about hearing loss and the importance of ear health. It is also related to maximising health insurance benefits to cover necessary care, such as hearing aids. This article will emphasise the significance of World Hearing Day.
What is the History of World Hearing Day?
World Hearing Day was first observed on March 3, 2007, when the First
International Conference on Prevention and Rehabilitation of Hearing Impairment
was hosted in Beijing, China. The delegation emphasised the significance of
raising awareness about hearing impairment and observed that day as the
“International Ear Care Day.” Later, in 2014, the World Health Organization
(WHO) declared March 3rd the World Hearing Day.
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