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The World Hearing Day 2021 launches a world hearing report calling for action around the world to prevent hearing loss and ear diseases throughout life.

Subject of World Hearing Day: Hearing Care FOR EVERYONE!

The World Hearing Day in 2021 and the World Hearing Report offer a global call for action to prevent hearing loss and ear diseases throughout life.

Policy makers

The number of people living with hearing loss and ear diseases is not acceptable.

Timely action is needed to prevent hearing loss throughout life.

Investing in cost-effective measures will benefit people with hearing disabilities and bring financial benefits to society.

Integrate human-focused ear and hearing care into national health plans to provide universal health care.

General public

Good hearing and communication is important at all stages of life.

Hearing loss (and associated ear diseases) can be prevented by preventive actions such as: protection against loud sounds; good ear care practice and immunisation.

Hearing loss (and associated ear diseases) can be avoided if identified in good time and appropriate care is sought.

In people at risk of hearing loss, hearing should be checked regularly.

People with hearing loss (or associated ear diseases) should seek help from a healthcare provider.