GN Launches New Image Library to Counter Media Invisibility of Hearing Loss
New research finds hearing aids are rarely seen in mainstream media, prompting GN to expand its free library of authentic images for World Hearing Day.
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WHO, ITU Release Safe Listening Standard for Video Games, Esports
To mark World Hearing Day 2025, the WHO and ITU have introduced the first global standard for safe listening in video gaming and esports, aiming to prevent hearing loss among gamers by implementing protective features in gaming devices and software.
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“JAMA” Examines Improvements in Healthcare for Hearing Loss
A viewpoint article published on “JAMA Network” on World Hearing Day considers the ways in which large-scale, public healthcare systems can implement strategies to address hearing loss which include funding research, improving communication, and streamlining hearing care services.
Tinnitus App Diapason Offers 200 Free Subscriptions
While tinnitus has no known cure, one science-based app, Diapason, can help offer relief to some of the 50 million people suffering in the US. Beginning on World Hearing Day, March 3, Diapason announced that it will offer $25,000 worth of free subscriptions during March.
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Oticon Promotes Hearing Health on ‘World Hearing Day’
On World Hearing Day, March 3, Oticon joins with the World Health Organization (WHO) in a global call for action to address hearing loss that underlines the importance of hearing health throughout a lifetime.
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HIA Releases Results of Hearing Loss Survey
New research announced by the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) reveals that 4 out of 5 Americans consider hearing loss serious, but ignoring the problem is more common than you may think. Fewer than 16% of adults ages 20-69 who need a hearing aid use one. That number almost doubles to 30% for adults over age 70 who need a hearing aid but don’t use one, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
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WHO Releases First ‘World Report on Hearing’
Nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide ─ or 1 in 4 people ─ will be living with some degree of hearing loss by 2050, warns the World Health Organization’s (WHO) first World Report on Hearing.
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Signia Launches ‘Everyday Heroes’ Website on World Hearing Day
On the website, Signia hearing aid wearers are encouraged to submit their picture and tell their personal hearing loss story.
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Hearing Health is a Global Priority on World Hearing Day
The NIDCD is dedicated to supporting research and initiatives to prevent, detect, and treat hearing loss in the United States and beyond.
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ASHA and HLAA Partner on World Hearing Day Message
As the global health community prepares to mark World Hearing Day on March 3, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) announced that they are encouraging all Americans to prioritize their hearing health—starting today.
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‘World Hearing Day’ Takes Place on March 3
This year’s theme, “Hearing for Life. Don’t let hearing loss limit you,” is intended to remind the public that timely interventions can help ensure that people with hearing loss reach their “full potential.”
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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Reintroduces Legislation for Hearing Aid Coverage Under Medicare
The Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act addresses one piece of the puzzle by improving access to hearing aids and related examinations. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on insurance programs that provide services to help with hearing loss.
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New Hear-it Report Documents Extraordinary Costs of Hearing Loss in EU
According to a new study by Bridget Shield and Mark Atherton on behalf of the non-profit organization Hear-it, around 22.6 million people in the EU live with an untreated, disabling hearing loss. The report estimates that untreated, disabling hearing loss in the EU costs 185 billion Euros (US$211 billion) each year—25 billion Euros more than the EU budget for 2018. The costs are related to lower quality of life and higher unemployment among people with a disabling hearing loss.
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Reps. Thompson and McKinley Reintroduce Congressional World Hearing Day Resolution
The resolution, H.Res. 147, highlights the critical role hearing ability plays in personal health, relationships, professional success, education, and safety. The resolution also discusses the important role of professional intervention and evaluation through licensed hearing care providers—hearing aid specialists, audiologists, and otolaryngologists, who can recommend and assist with rehabilitation options, which may include medical intervention or the use of assistive hearing technologies like hearing aids.
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WHO Announces Several Hearing-related Initiatives in Advance of World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day will take place on March 3, 2019.
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WHO and ITU Issue New Standard for Personal Audio Devices
Nearly 50% of people aged 12-35 years—or 1.1 billion young people—are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices.
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UNSAF Releases Sociological Study on Hearing Aids
The study is said to document the “co-construction of the effectiveness of fitting a person with hearing aids” in relation to the profession. Additionally, the study stresses the importance of the hearing aid professional and their role in educating patients about their hearing loss, as well as the maintenance and tuning of their hearing care devices.
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Power One Hearing Aid Batteries Receive High Rating From German Consumer Organization
In their current test, the Stiftung Warentest highlights the performance of power one batteries as well as their ease of handling for its users.
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