{"id":501287,"date":"2026-03-02T16:40:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/world-hearing-day\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:40:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:40:45","slug":"world-hearing-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/world-hearing-day\/","title":{"rendered":"World Hearing Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every <strong>March 3<\/strong> is commemorated as <strong>World Hearing Day<\/strong>, an initiative promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the purpose of raising awareness among the population about the importance of ear care and the prevention of hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\nThis date seeks to raise awareness about the impact that hearing health has on communication, education, employment, and the quality of life of millions of people around the world. WHO warns that a significant part of hearing loss cases could be prevented through simple measures, such as avoiding prolonged exposure to intense noise and undergoing periodic medical check-ups.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A global reality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nHearing loss is a condition that affects people of all ages. It can occur from birth or develop progressively due to infections, illnesses, aging, exposure to loud noises, or the improper use of audio devices with high volume.\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We recommend reading:<a href=\"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/internacionales\/un-estudio-asocia-la-perdida-de-audicion-a-un-mayor-riesgo-de-demencia\/\">A study links hearing loss to a higher risk of dementia<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, the constant use of headphones and frequent exposure to high noise levels in concerts, entertainment centers, transit, and workplaces have increased the risk, especially among children and young people. Therefore, specialists recommend keeping the volume below 60% of the device's maximum capacity and limiting the continuous usage time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prevention and early detection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nThe WHO emphasizes that early detection is key to avoiding major complications. Hearing assessments allow for the identification of problems in a timely manner and the application of appropriate treatments, which may include medications, therapies, surgeries, or the use of hearing aids and cochlear implants.\n\nAmong the basic recommendations for protecting hearing are:\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid prolonged exposure to loud noises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use hearing protection in noisy work environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not insert objects into the ears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get vaccinated against diseases that can cause hearing complications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have regular hearing checkups, especially in children and the elderly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inclusion and Access to Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nWorld Hearing Day also promotes the inclusion of people with hearing disabilities and equitable access to health services. Lack of timely treatment can lead to difficulties in language development, learning, and social integration.\n\nEvery year, WHO promotes a specific slogan to reinforce the importance of integrating hearing care into public health systems, ensuring that more people can access diagnoses, technologies, and rehabilitation programs.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Collective Commitment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nTaking care of hearing health is a shared responsibility among health authorities, educational institutions, employers, and citizens. Adopting healthy habits from an early age can make a difference and prevent irreversible damage.\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You can also read:<a href=\"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/nacionales\/senado-aprueba-proyecto-de-ley-sobre-deteccion-e-intervencion-de-la-perdida-de-audicion-en-poblacion-de-rd\/\">Senate approves bill on detection and intervention of hearing loss in the population of DR<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\nIn this World Hearing Day, the call is clear: protecting our ears today guarantees better communication and quality of life in the future.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every March 3 is commemorated as World Hearing Day, an initiative promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the purpose of raising awareness among the population about the importance of ear care and the prevention of hearing loss. 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