Hearing loss can affect everyone, spanning all age groups, social backgrounds and ethnicities.
1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to exposure to noise in recreational settings.
Hearing loss has been linked to the development of dementia, increased risk of falls and social isolation.
If you have any concerns regarding your hearing health, get your hearing checked by a professional. Ensure you have regular checks to maintain your hearing health.
Take care when listening to loud music. Do not use earphones or headphones for more than an hour at a time. Ensure you take a break for at least 5 minutes every hour to prevent long-term effects on your hearing.
Avoid using cotton buds to clean your ears, you could risk damaging your ear. If you believe you need your ears cleaning, book in for ear wax removal by a trained professional.
Dr. Luke Pratsidis
General Practitioner
Prof. Adrian Davis
Global Burden of Disease Scientific Lead for Hearing at the World Health Organisation and for England
Mr. Joseph Manjaly
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon