Deafness and hearing loss: Tinnitus - World Health Organization (WHO) Hearing aids can be effective for some people with tinnitus and hearing loss (16) They amplify external sounds, making tinnitus less noticeable and improving overall hearing In persons with tinnitus and severe hearing loss or deafness, cochlear implants can be highly effective in terms of tinnitus suppression
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 Report on Hearing - World Health Organization (WHO) The World Hearing Forum Changemakers Facebook Group The World Hearing Forum is a global network of stakeholders promoting ear and hearing care worldwide The current focus of the forum and purpose of this Facebook Group is to facilitate the planning and delivery of World Hearing Day 2021 and the launch of the World Report on Hearing
Deafness and hearing loss - World Health Organization (WHO) Deafness and hearing loss are widespread and found in every region and country Currently more than 1 5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with hearing loss; 430 million of them have disabling hearing loss
World Hearing Day 2025 (3 March) - World Health Organization (WHO) 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 Kindly register your World Hearing Day 2025 events to get global visibility
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
World Hearing Day 2024 (3 March) - World Health Organization (WHO) Member States, partners and stakeholders are encouraged to organize events to raise awareness in communities, in order to address misperceptions around ear and hearing problems and ensure accessible ear and hearing care Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all! Kindly register your World Hearing Day 2024 events to get global visibility
World Hearing Day 2025 – Changing mindsets: empower yourself to make . . . Did you ever notice that the number 3 looks like an ear? Every year, World Hearing Day is celebrated on the third day of the third month It is an opportunity to protect our ears and hearing, raise awareness of hearing loss, and promote person-centred ear and hearing care This year, WHO Europe will highlight the need to change how people think about ear and hearing care – encouraging
Deafness and hearing loss: how to be deaf or hard of hearing friendly Use hearing induction loop and frequency modulation (FM) systems as these can ensure smoother communication for children using hearing aids or implants Teach children to self-advocate for their needs at home and at school For example, encourage children to inform their teacher or parents when the hearing aid stops working
Deafness and hearing loss: Hearing checks and the hearWHO app Moderately severe: difficulty hearing most speech and taking part in conversation; Severe: difficulty in hearing all except loud sounds; Profound: inability to hear even loud sounds; It is possible to have some mild or moderate hearing loss without realizing it It is best to get an early diagnosis and take steps to address hearing loss