Seeing the Big Picture
For Earlux, hearing health isn’t something separate. It’s part of our overall health, affecting our work, relationships, brain function, balance and psychological well-being.
Today, there’s a growing crisis in hearing health. 12.5% of American children and teenagers (age 6 to 19) are suffering from noise-induced damage to their hearing. That’s not dramatically less than the adult population (age 20 to 69) with 17% permanent damage. This trend is cause for concern.
Worldwide, disabling hearing loss is increasing. According to the World Health Organization, it currently affects about 5% of the global population. By 2050 the WHO projects it will impact 10%.
There’s no doubt that audio technology, such as earbuds for music, are part of the problem. Generally, we live in an increasingly noisy environment. There’s a growing need for education, prevention and affordable treatment.