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AZ SCR1037
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Prefiled
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Lela Alston
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 3, 2026 as World Hearing Day in Arizona to raise awareness about preventing deafness and hearing loss and promoting ear care
- Notes that over 37 million American adults (15%) report trouble hearing, with only 30% of adults aged 70+ who could benefit from hearing aids actually using them
- Highlights that untreated hearing loss negatively impacts household income by up to $12,000 annually and costs $122 billion in lost earnings nationally
- References the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, which serves 1.1 million deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind Arizonans through various programs
- Encourages Arizona citizens to protect their hearing and seek regular hearing checks from licensed hearing health care professionals
Legislative Description
World hearing day
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