The future of auditory health holds great promise in the digital age. Technological advances plus enhanced awareness and proactive measures would substantially enhance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hearing issues. In this century, the question of hearing health has evolved as a serious issue in public health which is driven by demographic changes and environmental factors together with quick technological progress.
Therefore, it is necessary to adopt a holistic approach that encompasses prevention; innovative interventions/treatments, and extensive awareness campaigns to counter these growing concerns. This article describes the future of hearing health by identifying the challenges and solutions possible in an era of computers shared by Raja S., Audiologist, Founder, and Managing Director of Hearzap.
The Growing Burden of Hearing Issues Millions of individuals worldwide, both young and old, are affected by hearing issues, which is considered as one of the most common chronic conditions globally. According to WHO (2018), about 34 million children alone currently have hearing issues out of 430 million people all over the world. Shortly, this number is expected to go up significantly.
Several reasons lead to an increase in these figures. Age remains one of the major causes since hearing abilities naturally go down as people grow older. However, exposure to high sound levels from things like music players, workplaces, and sports can cause harm to any person’s ears.
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