NY J01369

Recognizes March 3, 2026, as World Hearing Day, an annual observance founded by the World Health Organization to promote ear and hearing care worldwide

Highlights that hearing loss is linked to communication impairment, learning delays, economic loss, falls, depression, isolation, and cognitive decline

Identifies noise-induced hearing loss as a preventable but often unrecognized health problem among New Yorkers, with growing concern for adolescents

Notes that most hearing loss caused by nerve damage can be treated with hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and hearing rehabilitation

Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the World Health Organization