World Hearing Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March. This day celebrates the importance of hearing loss and ear health. The purpose of this day is to make people aware about the problems of hearing and their prevention. According to WHO (World Health Organization), crores of people across the world are suffering from hearing loss, but only a few people are getting proper treatment for it. Come, let’s understand this subject deeply.
Importance of World Hearing Day
The aim of World Hearing Day is to focus attention on hearing health and make people aware of ear care practices. Many people ignore hearing problems which can lead to permanent hearing loss. On this day, special emphasis is laid on early detection, prevention, and treatment.
Causes of hearing loss
There can be many reasons for hearing loss. Some main reasons are
- Excessive Noise (Noise Pollution) – Living in noisy places like traffic, factories, or loud music.
- See the effect of Umar – With Umar the power of listening becomes less powerful.
- Genetic Factors – If someone in the family has hearing loss, then it can affect the future generations also.
- Ear Infections – Ear infections can also cause hearing loss.
- Ototoxic Drugs – Excessive use of some medicines can also cause hearing loss.
How to prevent hearing loss?
If we adopt the right methods then it is possible to prevent hearing loss:
- Avoid listening to too much noise.
- Limit the use of earphones and headphones.
- Regular hearing check-up.
- Consult a doctor immediately if you have infections.
- Healthy diet and exercise will help in improving hearing health.
What is done on World Hearing Day?
WHO and other health organizations have organized programs like seminars, awareness campaigns, free hearing check-ups. Workshops are held in schools and colleges in which people are made to understand the importance of hearing health. Social media campaigns are also run on this day in which hashtags like #WorldHearingDay is used.
Hearing loss treatment
If a person has suffered from hearing loss, these treatments can be resorted to:
🎧 Hearing Aids – This is a small machine which amplifies the voice.
🎵 Cochlear Implants – This is an advanced device that can restore hearing.
💊 Medicines and Surgery – In some cases hearing can be improved by medicines or even operation.
Conclusion
Sunna is a precious blessing which should always be protected. World Hearing Day reminds people that hearing loss can become a serious problem if not taken care of. Humans should take care of their own and their family’s hearing health and contribute to creating awareness on this issue.
This is World Hearing Day, you too should understand the value of your hearing power and make others aware about it!