Discrimination in the job market still common
Thousands of hearing impaired people still face barriers to employment. Employers can make a profound difference by making simple changes in the workplace and by providing support to promote an inclusive and effective work environment.
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 June 25, 2009
Hearing loss makes getting a well paid job harder and increases risk of unemployment, according to Australian data. | | June 8, 2009
Australian researchers find that home smoke alarms can save more lives when the alarm sounds at lower sound frequencies.
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June 4, 2009
Americans suffering sudden sensorineural hearing loss cannot be sure what examination or treatment they will be offered. | | May 25, 2009
Argentine study finds moderate hearing loss among commercial fishermen.
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| 213 billion euros per year: |
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| | Yet, hearing loss is inexpensive to treat. Two modern digital hearing aids costing about 2,300 euros make all the difference in terms of economics for society and quality of life for the individual. |
| Too few use hearing aids: |
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| | Among the elderly, hearing loss is a major problem, yet most do little about it. In the United Kingdom, 26% of the elderly would benefit from wearing hearing aids. |
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| Waiting times for hearing tests and hearing aid fittings vary from country to country. The length of the waiting list often depends on whether you seek treatment in public health care or you go to a private hearing clinic.
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