Join us today and every day to raise awareness about hearing health and support those with hearing loss.
Did You Know?
- Hearing loss is twice as common as diabetes or cancer.
- 80% of hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids, but only 1 in 4 people use them.
- Untreated hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline (5x), depression (18% vs. 8%), and falls (3x higher risk).
- 28% of adults over 52 with hearing loss struggle with daily activities, compared to 7.3% with normal hearing.
- 1 in 8 people in the U.S. (ages 12+) experience hearing loss.
- Hearing loss is linked to lower salaries (up to $30,000 less) and higher unemployment rates (44% vs. 27%).
Let’s break the stigma and support better hearing for all.
Credit: Maryland Department of Disabilities