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WHO says 2.5bn people risk experiencing hearing loss by 2050 - The DailyMail

NAIROBI Kenya, Mar 3-World Health Organization reports that by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss, and more than 700 million will require hearing rehabilitation. Disabling hearing loss refers to hearing loss greater than 35 decibels (dB) in the better hearing ear. In a statement while celebrating the World Hearing Da themed ‘Changing mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality …

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Hearing loss in South Africa reaches alarming levels, experts warn

South Africa is facing a growing hearing loss crisis, with experts warning that without urgent intervention, millions will continue to be affected. As the country marks World Hearing Day on 3 March 2025, calls for action have intensified. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), the annual observance highlights the need for improved ear and hearing care. This year’s theme, “Changing Mindsets: Empower Yourself,” urges individuals and policymak…

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What about the volume when you're playing? Do you like it loudly? Or don't you have to shout everything around your ears? Maybe you should pay a little more attention to it. read more

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Govt urges South Africans to look after their hearing

By Akani Nkuna Without urgent interventions, widespread hearing loss, which disproportionately affects poor and vulnerable populations, will continue to escalate, the Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Department said on Monday. As the world commemorated World Hearing Day on Monday, the department warned against increasing existing inequalities in access to health services across Africa. The theme for World Hearing Day this year was “Cha…

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Limit screen time, reduce gaming volume to prevent hearing loss in...

Last Updated on March 3, 2025 by New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Limiting exposure to screens and reducing gaming volume is essential to prevent hearing loss in children, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on World Hearing Day on Monday. World Hearing Day is observed every year on March 3 to raise awareness […] The post Limit screen time, reduce gaming volume to prevent hearing loss in kids: Health Ministry appeared first on THIP Media.