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Hearing
impaired people wait an average of 9 years before they seek a
solution
(Stäfa, Switzerland, 22 February 2001) -
Hearing impairment affects more people globally than any other
medical condition. It impact on both physical and mental health
and often results in isolation and depression. In the vast majority
of cases the situation could be helped significantly by the use
of hearing instruments. So why do people wait an average of nine
years before seeking help? The primary reason is the social stigma
associated with hearing impairment. This is the issue that Phonak,
a global leader in the manufacture of hearing instruments, aims
to address in its latest communications campaign...
This article
courtesy of Phonak
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