Feb 26, 2025 · Deafness and hearing loss fact sheet from WHO: providing key facts and information on causes, impact, prevention, identification, management and WHO response.

Jan 17, 2024 · 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; …

Feb 1, 2024 · Noise is a major avoidable cause of hearing loss Sign language and captioning services facilitate communication with deaf and hard of hearing people

Feb 26, 2024 · Being deaf or hard of hearing friendly is crucial to fostering inclusivity and ensuring effective communication with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It promotes a supportive …

Dec 2, 2022 · Access to health is especially challenging for persons with deafblindness. To advance health equity for deafblind people, there is a need for models of care which are inclusive and people …

Apr 12, 2023 · People with disabilities face additional challenges during health emergencies such as pandemics, extreme weather events and conflict. Deaf people in Ukraine witnessing the ongoing war …

Mar 21, 2025 · The term safe listening simply refers to specific listening behaviours that do not put your hearing at risk. The volume of sounds, the duration of listening, and frequency of exposure to loud …

Feb 10, 2023 · Wax is a normal secretion of the ear. It helps to trap dirt, hair and foreign particles that enter the ear. It protects the ear and keeps it clean. Normally, there is NO NEED to remove ear wax …

Sep 18, 2019 · 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 …

Mar 3, 2021 · 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 …