March 3rd is World Hearing Day!

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:55:14 -0500
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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