One of the key headlines from the data, according to BIHIMA, is the number of hearing-impaired people using hearing instruments, which has risen to 53%. This is an increase of 12% over the last 10 years, demonstrating how the industry is reaching a greater number of people, however, there is still “much to do if we are to positively impact all those in need.”
In a recent survey of 2,000 UK adults commissioned by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), consumers were questioned about their awareness of the co-existence of hearing loss and other diseases such as dementia, depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
In a recent survey of 2,000 UK adults, commissioned by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) and announced on its website, 16% of respondents self-reported suffering from hearing loss, with men being nearly twice as likely to suffer as women: 1 in 5 men reported suffering from hearing loss compared to 1 in 10 women.
For some years, audiology has had a close relationship with optometry, with an increasing number of optical practices electing to offer their patients audiology services as a part of their clinical offering.
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According to BIHIMA, the new guide will help regions across England tackle the major and growing public health challenge that unaddressed hearing loss has become.
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Over half (55%) of audiologists do not believe their patients are aware of the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, according to the results of an audiologist research panel, conducted by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), the Association announced.
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Over half (55%) of audiologists do not believe their patients are aware of the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, according to the results of an audiologist research panel, conducted by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), the Association announced.
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According to the BIHIMA, NHS sales were up 34.7% from Q1 2018. This large increase was caused by additional stock orders from the NHS in preparation for a hard Brexit.
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The panel also called on policymakers to make this area a funding priority. As new data emerges which proves the impact of hearing aids in preventing dementia, this will provide greater economic argument for making hearing technology more available to those at risk of cognitive decline.
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Following a similar pattern to 2017, NHS sales in Q4 were considerably above the rest of the year in terms of quantity, according to the BIHIMA report. The BIHIMA reports NHS sales were down 0.3% from the same period last year, though private sales continued their strong performance with hearing instrument sales up 5.2% from the same period last year.
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According to BIHIMA’s announcement, the “most significant” development is the continued growth in the number of units distributed through the private market in the UK: the number of unit sales increased by 2,756 units (3.5%) from the previous year and by 2,638 (3.3%) from Q2 2018. YTD (year-to-date) unit sales were also up 3.8% from 2017.
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BIHIMA’s European hearing manufacturing partners are encouraged that a greater understanding of hearing loss is being fostered amongst European policymakers.
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One of the key findings is that 71% of UK respondents to the Eurotrak survey wished they had got their hearing devices sooner.
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The BIHIMA reports that the NHS market in the UK is up from 337,228 in Q3, to 388,754 units sold in Q4. The growth for the full year was 3.7% for 2017 compared to 2016.
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The BIHMA reports what they call “improved growth” in the number of units distributed through the private market in both the UK and Ireland.
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The BIHIMA reports what they call “sustained growth” in the NHS market with the number of units distributed through the National Health Service (NHS) up 6.7% in the year to date compared with 2016.
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The study reports that eliminating hearing loss is highly relevant to reducing new cases of dementia.
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The British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) has announced its support for the campaign calling for state-funded hearing checks for everyone when they reach age 65.
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