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Hearing loss is on the rise. It is estimated that by 2050, 236 million people in the WHO/Europe region will experience problems with their hearing. Countries must act now to provide access to ear and hearing care for all #WorldHearingDay #hearingcare #hearathon2021 #safelistening 
An integrated people-centred ear & #hearingcare:
➡️respects social preferences
➡️is coordinated across the care continuum
➡️is comprehensive, safe, effective, timely, efficient & acceptable
➡️has a motivated, skilled workforce that operates in a supportive environment
➡️respects social preferences
➡️is coordinated across the care continuum
➡️is comprehensive, safe, effective, timely, efficient & acceptable
➡️has a motivated, skilled workforce that operates in a supportive environment
Hearing loss, when unaddressed, can impact language & speech development in children, education, employment, mental health, and interpersonal relationships. ~ 60% of hearing loss in children can be avoided through public health measures #WorldHearingDay #hearingcare
