World Hearing Day 2021: Hearing care for all

The theme of the World Hearing Day is: “Hearing care for ALL! Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate”.

 

 

The key messages of World Hearing Day 2021 target:

 

Policy makers:

 

· 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.

· Integrate person-centered ear and hearing care within national health plans for universal health coverage.

 

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 provide

 

Source: https://www.who.int