Resources
What the Experts are Finding
- The UNfun Facts
- Research Papers
- Prevention
- Education Resources
- Over 5% of the world’s population – or 466 million people – has disabling hearing loss (432 million adults and 34 million children).
- It is estimated that by 2050 over 900 million people or one in every ten people globally will have disabling hearing loss.
- Hearing loss is more common than cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
- In Australia, deafness and hearing loss affects 1 in 6 people and costs Australians a staggering $11.75 billion annually in lost productivity and other impacts.
- One-third of people acquire their hearing loss through preventable means.
- Employment rates for people with hearing loss are 20% lower for men and 16% lower for women.
- Individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss are up to 5 times more likely to develop dementia.
- Without hearing rehabilitation, hearing impaired Australians can be expected to experience an overall reduction in quality of life.
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How Loud is Too Loud
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Decibel Chart
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Hearing Poster,
Ear Troubles
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Tips for Communicating
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Teacher Resource Kit
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