AZ HCR2033

Proclaims March 3, 2018 as World Hearing Day in Arizona to raise awareness about hearing loss prevention and ear and hearing care.

Encourages Arizona citizens to protect their hearing and seek services from licensed hearing health care professionals for regular hearing checks.

Notes that hearing loss affects over 37 million American adults (15% of population) and is linked to cognitive decline, dementia, falls, depression and isolation.

Highlights that untreated hearing loss costs the U.S. economy $122 billion in lost earnings and negatively impacts household income by up to $12,000 annually.

Emphasizes that fewer than 30% of adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss use hearing aids despite being able to benefit from them.