Professionals
The company Cochlear cooperates with hearing health professional around the world. Training, development and support material are available for professionals in their treatment of patients.
According to the World Health Organization, there are about 466 million people with disabling hearing loss around the world.1
In children, hearing loss is sometimes associated with speech development issues, difficulties making friends and learning problems in school.2 For adults, there are reported associations between hearing loss and loneliness, and research has suggested that hearing loss could be linked to depression and dementia.3,4.5
There are several types of treatments that may be indicated for different levels of hearing loss in adults and children.
Since launching the world's first cochlear implant system over 40 years ago, Cochlear has provided more than 700,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to hear.
Cochlear's promise "Hear now. And always" reflects our commitment to supporting the people who choose our solutions in the long term.
This material is intended for health professionals. If you are a consumer, please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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References
- Deafness and hearing loss [Internet]. World Health Organization. 2018 [cited 26 September 2018]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss
- Effects of Hearing Loss on Development [Internet]. Asha.org. 2018 [cited 26 September 2018]. Available from: https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/effects-of-hearing-loss-on-development/
- Contrera K, Sung Y, Betz J, Li L, Lin F. Change in loneliness after intervention with cochlear implants or hearing aids. The Laryngoscope. 2017;127(8):1885-1889.
- Rutherford B, Brewster K, Golub J, Kim A, Roose S. Sensation and Psychiatry: Linking Age-Related Hearing Loss to Late-Life Depression and Cognitive Decline. American Journal of Psychiatry. 2018;175(3):215-224.
- World Health Organization. World Report on Hearing. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021. Available from: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/world-report-on-hearing. Accessed 4 March 2022.