World Health Organization and Its Initiative for Ear and Hearing Care

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Shelly Chadha, Alarcos Cieza

Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO) addresses ear diseases and hearing loss through its program on prevention of deafness and hearing loss. Recently, the World Health Assembly called for action at global and national levels to tackle the rising prevalence and adverse impact of unaddressed hearing loss. Following a public health approach toward this issue, WHO is focusing on i) raising awareness among policymakers and civil society; and ii) providing technical support to countries for promoting hearing care. Meeting this challenge requires a coordinated global effort with all stakeholders working together to make ear and hearing care accessible to all.

Citations

Aug 20, 2019·International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology·Kristen L YanceyAsitha D L Jayawardena
Apr 4, 2021·International Journal of Molecular Sciences·John Hoon RimHeon Yung Gee

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