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Abstract
Globally, hearing loss is a prevalent health condition that often goes unattended and significantly influences the quality of life of the affected individual. The prevalence of hearing loss is expected to rise in the years to come, predominantly due to the changes in the demography, increased exposure to recreational noise, and disregarding ear conditions that can account for hearing loss but are immensely preventable. A wide range of activities can be planned and organized to promote ear and hearing care and thereby contribute to our vision to prevent the consequences of unaddressed hearing loss. However, the sustainability of these events, especially in terms of accomplishing the intended outcomes, essentially depends on the involvement of the community and the political leaders. In conclusion, the strategies to promote ear and hearing care are much more essential than health interventions do; rather, these measures have social implications. The need of the hour is to create awareness among different stakeholders to ensure that we can change the perception of the masses and that ear and hearing care becomes a global public health priority.
Noise & HealthAUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY-PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
CiteScore
2.10
自引率
14.30%
发文量
27
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍:
Noise and Health is the only International Journal devoted to research on all aspects of noise and its effects on human health. An inter-disciplinary journal for all professions concerned with auditory and non-auditory effects of occupational, environmental, and leisure noise. It aims to provide a forum for presentation of novel research material on a broad range of topics associated with noise pollution, its control and its detrimental effects on hearing and health. It will cover issues from basic experimental science through clinical evaluation and management, technical aspects of noise reduction systems and solutions to environmental issues relating to social and public health policy.