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\"02-28-2014Ear_Care\"<\/a>Many countries who responded to a new World Health Organization (WHO) survey lack the capacity to prevent and care for hearing loss, according to a report published on International Ear Care Day, March 3.<\/p>\n

WHO estimates that over 5 per cent of the world\u2019s population \u2013 360 million people \u00a0has disabling hearing loss.<\/p>\n

The highest prevalence is found in the Asia Pacific, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. About half of all cases of hearing loss worldwide are easily prevented or treated.<\/p>\n

The report which was made available to the Ghana News Agency over the weekend by Tarik Jasarevic, WHO Communications Officer said a leading cause for hearing loss in younger ages, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, was untreated ear infections, which often presents with discharge from the ear.<\/p>\n

It noted that vaccine-preventable infectious diseases such as rubella, meningitis, measles, or mumps could also lead to hearing loss.<\/p>\n

It said just 32 of the 76 countries who responded had developed plans and programmes to prevent and control ear diseases and hearing loss.<\/p>\n

According to the report, many lack trained health personnel, educational facilities, data and national plans to address the needs of those living with ear and hearing problems.<\/p>\n

It said the information received also indicates that the gap between need and services is greatest in sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe results of this survey are a clear call to action for governments and partners to invest in hearing care especially at community and primary level,\u201d said Dr Etienne Krug, Director of the WHO Department of Violence and Injury Prevention and Disability. \u201cThe programmes must aim to benefit all, including disadvantaged parts of the population who are least able to access hearing services.\u201d<\/p>\n

It said prevention and treatment of hearing loss at primary level Good ear care practices, such as reducing exposure to noise and avoiding insertion of objects into the ears, could prevent many from developing ear and hearing problems.<\/p>\n

It said a large percentage of people living with hearing loss can benefit from early identification and appropriate treatment, citing examples such as screening programmes for infant hearing can minimize the impact of hearing loss on a child\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

\u201cEar and hearing problems and the use of hearing aids are often associated with myths and misconceptions\u201d, said Dr Shelly Chadha of the WHO unit for the Prevention of Blindness and Deafness. \u201cNational programmes should therefore not only focus on prevention and service provision but also on awareness raising.\u201d<\/p>\n

The report said: \u201cThe national plans that already exist in some countries can serve as a model for countries that still lack strategies to better address disabling hearing loss.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, each country needs to develop a unique plan based on its specific situation, the prevalent causes of hearing loss as well as the available health infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Source: GNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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