The sounds of silence | Today is commemorated internally …

On March 3rd, the day of the hearing is celebrated internationally. The date was set by the World Health Organization as part of the first International Conference on the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Hearing Loss, held in Beijing, China in 2007, and its choice depends on the day and month ( both 3) look like two ears facing each other.

The goal is to promote a comprehensive action to improve prevention strategies and treatment of hearing loss. About 4.2% of the population suffers from a hearing impairment and many of its causes can be avoided. In children, hearing is the key to learning spoken language, good academic performance and social interactions. This is why the hard of hearing have trouble managing these processes. However, they could greatly benefit from early diagnosis and have the right equipment at the right time.

In this context, a company dedicated to hearing technologies has conducted a survey to understand the value of sound in people's lives. The study touched a thousand men and women over the age of 18 in the country, where two-thirds (66%) of respondents said that the sound that they would miss the most would be the same. they could not hear more would be that of their loved ones. Second, radio and music (46%), children's voices (29%) and rain (28%) were mentioned.

When they investigated the key moment that would be most affected by the hearing loss, more than half (60%) indicated that they would stop hearing a "I like you." "from their loved ones or their partner, followed by listening to their favorite band or musician, something that was also mentioned by more than half of the respondents (56%). The first words of a child (48%), the first laugh of a baby (43%) and the sound of the sea during the summer holidays were other options mentioned ( 35%).

Among the daily situations most affected, communication with friends and relatives was cited by almost everyone (81%), followed by discussions with children (52%) and family dynamics at meals (35%). The frustration badociated with these interaction difficulties (29%) and social isolation (28%) would be the main concern.

Despite the importance of the sounds in everyone's life, when asked whether the interviewees take care of their ears, only 8% said they consult specialists, while 22% of adults admitted they had never done a auditory badessment.

It is essential that hearing is evaluated in all newborns, because with early diagnosis, children who need it can be equipped in a way that does not interfere with their development. There are different ailments that are not visible to the naked eye but that it is essential to detect as quickly as possible. Deep deafness is one of them.