Deafness and hearing loss - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年2月2日 · Disabling hearing loss refers to hearing loss greater than 35 decibels (dB) in the better hearing ear. Nearly 80% of people with disabling hearing loss live in low- and middle-income countries. The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age, among those older than 60 years, over 25% are affected by disabling hearing loss.
Deafness and hearing loss - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年1月17日 · 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. It is expected that by 2050, there could be over 700 million people with disabling hearing loss.
Deafness and hearing loss in the Western Pacific
2021年3月3日 · Disabling hearing loss refers to hearing loss greater than 35 decibels (dB) in the better hearing ear in adults. When unaddressed, a person with hearing loss can experience significant impacts on communication, speech, cognition, and social interactions, as well as educational and employment aspects.
Deafness and hearing loss: Safe listening - World Health …
2024年5月29日 · The hearing loss caused by exposure to loud sounds is called noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Noise-induced hearing loss can be immediate (such as when exposed to a sudden burst of loud sound); however, more often the loss is gradual, permanent, and frequently goes unnoticed or ignored until the effects become more obvious.
WHO: 1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050
2021年3月2日 · However, where hearing loss is irreversible, rehabilitation can ensure that those affected avoid the adverse consequences of hearing loss. A range of effective options are available. Hearing technology, such as hearing aids and cochlear implants, when accompanied by appropriate support services and rehabilitative therapy are effective and cost ...
耳聋和听力损失 - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年2月2日 · 世卫组织有关耳聋和听力损失的实况报道，描述了造成耳聋和听力损失的原因、影响、如何预防以及世卫组织的应对工作。
Deafness - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年2月1日 · Nearly 1 out of every 4 people over 60 years are affected by disabling hearing loss. Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to people being excluded from the most basic communication, thereby contributing to feelings of loneliness, frustration and social isolation. Hearing loss in the elderly is linked with early cognitive decline and dementia.
World report on hearing - World Health Organization (WHO)
2021年3月3日 · The World Report on Hearing (WRH) has been developed in response to the World Health Assembly resolution (WHA70.13), adopted in 2017 as a means of providing guidance for Member States to integrate ear and hearing care into their national health plans.
Vision and hearing loss - World Health Organization (WHO)
2023年1月30日 · Vision and hearing interventions are some of the most cost-effective that exist, yet they are too frequently difficult to access and poorly integrated into health services. The impact of vision and hearing loss is also influenced by other coexisting conditions. Dual sensory loss (deafblindness) affects 0.2–2.0% of the global population.
WHO releases new standard to tackle rising threat of hearing loss
2022年3月2日 · Hearing loss due to loud sounds is permanent but preventable. Exposure to loud sounds causes temporary hearing loss or tinnitus. But prolonged or repeated exposure can lead to permanent hearing damage, resulting in irreversible hearing loss. Young people can better protect their hearing by: keeping the volume down on personal audio devices