Organization: FEPEDA : European Federation of Parents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
Project title: Press release on rasing alarm over hearing loss among young people – FEPEDA calls for urgent action
Primary region: EUR
Country: _Throughout the Euopean Region
Event Description:
FEPEDA, the leading parents’ organisation for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in Europe, is sounding the alarm over the increasing prevalence of hearing loss among young people, particularly due to exposure to high levels of noise. The widespread use of headphones and the growing popularity of noisy world of concerts, festivals and nightclubs are identified as two primary sources contributing to permanent hearing damage. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has already warned that this issue constitutes a significant public health concern.
Submitter: André CUENCA