2 Low-income individuals face numerous challenges in receiving adequate hearing care due to lack of insurance coverage and limited financial resources. 3HEARING LOSS AND EMPLOYMENT DISPARITIESUntreated or undertreated hearing loss negatively impacts employment opportunities and earnings, leading to financial struggles and limited access to hearing healthcare. 6,7Further, individuals with hearing loss are more likely to work in loud, manual labor jobs 8, which make it harder to hear instructions and increase the risk of further hearing loss. These jobs may also involve exposure to toxins that synergize with noise, exacerbating hearing loss. Together, we can strive for a society where everyone has equal access to hearing health care and the opportunity to thrive.

Source: Washington Post August 01, 2023 13:03 UTC