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.
Widespread barriers in the labour market
Two hearing impaired people out of three have trouble communicating with colleagues in their workplace.
Hearing impaired twice as likely to be on disability
Hearing impaired are almost twice as likely as the general population to be on disability.
Millions of Europeans exposed to noise in the workplace
More than 60 million European workers are exposed to noise at work.
A better life with hearing aids
Adapting to hearing aids can be a challenge. The reward for overcoming initial difficulties is a improvement in quality of life.
Hearing loss treatment inexpensive
The cost per QALY for treating hearing loss for an individual aged between 65 and 69 years is 11,500 Euro.
More and more hearing impaired people
A researcher estimates that the total number of people with hearing loss of more than 25 dB will exceed 700 million by 2015.
Different types of hearing aids
Hearing aids are better than ever. Many hearing impaired people would benefit from using them.
Tinnitus - a widespread problem
Each year, millions of people are added to the growing group of tinnitus sufferers.
Close relationship between Tinnitus and Hearing loss
Almost all people suffering from tinnitus also suffer from hearing loss.
Tinnitus may lower quality of life
Tinnitus generally has a moderately negative impact on the quality of life.
Reports
Here, you can find relevant documents about the socio-economic consequences of hearing impairment.