Hear Well: 'Take 3 for Me Hearing Challenge' on World Hearing Day 2023

Hearing loss is a prevalent global health issue, with over 1.5 billion people worldwide and approximately 38 million Americans experiencing some degree of hearing impairment that could benefit from hearing aids. Causes include noise exposure, illness, medications, aging, or genetics, while untreated hearing loss can significantly impact quality of life. In the U.S., prevalence varies by age, affecting about 6% of adults aged 18-44, 14% between 45-64, and nearly 27% over 65. However, eight in ten individuals who treat their hearing loss report life-changing results, with 91% expressing satisfaction with their hearing professionals, highlighting the importance of addressing this often under-treated condition.
Hear Well Take 3 For Me Challenge WebsiteHIA President Kate Carr and Barbara Weinstein, PhD, professor at the City University of New York (CUNY).

Facts about hearing loss

  1. Hearing loss can be a result of exposure to loud noise, illness, medications, aging or genetics.1
  2. Over 1.5 billion people globally2 and an estimated 38 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss and would benefit from a hearing aid.3
  3. In the U.S., 6% of adults aged 18 to 44, 14% between age 45 and 64, and 27% of those over 65 have difficulty hearing.4
  4. 8 in 10 who chose to treat their hearing loss report life-changing results and 91% of hearing aid owners say they are satisfied with their hearing professional.5

References

  1. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Hearing loss: Symptoms and Causes. April 16, 2021. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20373072
  2. World Health Organization. (n.d.). Deafness and hearing loss. Available at: https://www.who.int/health-topics/hearing-loss#tab=tab_1
  3. "How Many People Have Hearing Loss in the United States?”, Johns Hopkins Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health. Available at: https://www.jhucochlearcenter.org/how-many-people-have-hearing-loss-unaited-states.html
  4. Madans JH, Weeks JD, Elgaddal N. Hearing difficulties among adults: United States, 2019. NCHS Data Brief, no 414. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. Available at: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/107540
  5. Powers TA, Carr K. MarkeTrak 2022: Navigating the changing landscape of hearing healthcare. Hearing Review. 2022;29(5):12-17. Available at: https://hearingreview.com/inside-hearing/research/marketrak-2022-navigating-the-changing-landscape-hearing-healthcare
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