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Today is #WorldHearingDay.
Around 466 MILLION people around the 🌏🌍🌎 have disabling hearing loss 🦻, and 34 million of these are children.
Don’t let hearing loss limit you!
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Hearing loss may result from:
◽️ genetic causes
◽️ complications at birth
◽️ some infectious diseases
◽️ chronic ear infections
◽️ the use of particular drugs
◽️ exposure to excessive noise
◽️ ageing
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO People with hearing loss benefit from:
✔️ early identification
✔️ use of hearing aids
✔️ cochlear implants & other assistive devices
✔️ captioning and sign language
✔️ other forms of educational & social support
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Around 59% of the disability attributed to hearing loss could be reduced if every individual in need uses a hearing device🦻.
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO It is estimated that by 2⃣0⃣5⃣0⃣ over 900 MILLION people will have disabling hearing loss ➡️ bit.ly/2HWsuHf
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Early detection of hearing loss is key to addressing it.
In order to ensure that 👂 loss is noticed as early as possible, all people should check their hearing from time to time, especially those who are at a higher risk of hearing loss.
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO You could have hearing loss if you:
🔻often ask people to repeat
🔻 miss parts of the conversation
🔻 tend to raise the volume
🔻 have a ringing sensation in the ear
🔻 are told by people that you speak loudly
Check your hearing 👂 with #hearWHO App 👉 bit.ly/2IZ5GKD

@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Download #hearWHO App & check your hearing:
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📱 Android bit.ly/2VrULu1
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Around 1.1 billion young people (aged between 12–35 years) are at risk of hearing loss due to exposure to noise on phones, at concerts, etc.
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@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Don’t hide the child’s 👂 loss.
☑️ Inform the child’s teachers of the 🦻 loss & ask them to seat 👦👧 in the front of the class
☑️ Make friends & family members aware of the child’s needs & guide them to communicate effectively
☑️ Include your 👦👧 in family & social activities

@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Q: When should I get my child tested?
A: As soon as possible!
Early diagnosis and intervention is the key to success in 👦👧 hearing loss.
Don’t let hearing loss limit you.
#WorldHearingDay

@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO To support others who may have 👂 loss:
✔️ Encourage them to get their hearing checked
✔️ Speak clearly & slowly
✔️ Face the person when you speak
✔️ Don't exaggerate or distort lip movements
✔️ Encourage people to speak one at a time
✔️ Encourage them to talk about their 👂 loss

@WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO Benefits of hearing rehabilitation include:
🔵 Increased access to education
🔵 Greater employability & earnings which benefit the economy
🔵 Lower costs related to depression & cognitive decline
🔵 An integrated society
Don’t let hearing loss limit you.
#WorldHearingDay