Round Table China National Ear Care Day!
Mar 3, 2025
National Ear Care Day aligns with World Hearing Day, highlighting the significance of auditory health. The alarming rise in hearing loss among young adults, largely due to unsafe listening habits, is discussed. Cutting-edge treatments like innovative cochlear implants and stem cell research offer hope for the future. The podcast also addresses insurance expansion for cochlear coverage in China, emphasizing the importance of education and prevention for better ear health.
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National Ear Care Day
- March 3rd is National Ear Care Day in China, promoting hearing protection since 1999.
- The date, 3/3, resembles ears and coincides with World Hearing Day.
Medication and Hearing Loss
- Laiming's grandfather experienced hearing loss due to medication for tuberculosis.
- This highlights the importance of understanding drug side effects on hearing.
Unsafe Listening Practices
- Unsafe listening practices, such as prolonged headphone use at high volumes, can damage hearing.
- This is especially relevant to young people who frequently wear headphones.