By 2050, one in four people in the world will have a hearing problem. A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) called for this warning.
The WHO's first report on hearing was released on Tuesday. March 3 is World Hearing Day. The WHO has released the report ahead of the day.
The report warns that the number of people with hearing loss could rise more than one and a half times over the next three decades. According to 2019 estimates, the number of people with hearing problems is 1.6 billion. By 2050, that number could rise to about 2.5 billion. In other words, by 2050, about 2.5 billion people in the world will live with some kind of hearing problem.
The report said that without proper action, the condition of 800 million people out of 2.5 billion by 2050 could reach such a critical level that they may need hearing aids, medical care and rehabilitation services.
Failure to take appropriate action on hearing problems will result in loss of health, well-being and economic well-being for the victims, the report said.
Currently, one in five people in the world suffers from hearing problems, the report said.
Many of the causes of hearing problems can be prevented, the report said.
The report highlights the need for urgent action to prevent hearing loss and to address the problem.
The WHO has called for additional investment in the prevention and treatment of hearing problems. The report proposes a package move. According to this package, the cost can be ৩ 1.33 per person per year.
The report calculates that investing in ear and hearing services is profitable. If you invest 1$ in this sector, you can get a return of 16$.
At the same time, the report says that about one trillion US dollars is being lost every year due to improper handling of this issue of hearing problems.
WHO Secretary-General Tedros Adhanam Gebreasus said: "Our hearing is a valuable asset. If left untreated, hearing loss can have a devastating effect on a person's ability to communicate, learn and make a living. It can also affect a person's mental health and ability to maintain relationships. '
Tedros Adhanam Gebreasus says the new WHO report addresses the level of hearing problems as well as the solutions. As part of the goal of ensuring universal health care, the head of the WHO urged all countries in the world to integrate this issue into their health care systems.
According to the report, 80 percent of hearing loss in children can be prevented through rubella-meningitis vaccination, maternal-neonatal care development, otitis media-induced inflammation detection-treatment, etc. In older adults, it can be prevented by sound control, safe hearing, and ear health.