NJ AJR137

Designates May of each year as "Better Hearing Month" in New Jersey to increase awareness of hearing loss issues

Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs

Cites approximately 48 million Americans and 850,000 New Jersey residents affected by significant hearing loss

Notes that nearly 15% of children ages 6-19 have hearing loss, and almost half of Americans over 65 have clinically significant hearing loss

Recognizes audiologists who have observed Better Hearing Month since 1927 to promote hearing health awareness, screenings, prevention, and treatment