By Irfana Husen, Audiologist and Speech Language Therapist, District Disability Rehabilitation Centre, Mysuru
Hearing loss is a common problem caused by noise, aging, disease and heredity. People with hearing loss may find it hard to have conversations with friends and family. They may also have trouble understanding a doctor’s advice, responding to warnings, and hearing doorbells or phone ringing.
The District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) Mysuru, started as an outreach activity under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, and the Department for Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens with Indian Red Cross Society, Mysuru, celebrates World Hearing Day-2021 giving a global call for action to address hearing loss and ear diseases.