Untreated hearing loss affects not just hearing but also cognitive, mental, and physical health. It significantly contributes to dementia risk, depression, and reduced workforce participation.
Encouragingly, studies show that people who take active steps to treat their hearing loss maintain a better quality of life and experience a slower decline in daily functioning.
This infographic is one of four based on the EHIMA evidence paper “Hearing care as a public health priority: Understanding its benefits and why improved access matters” (October 2025). Explore the remaining infographics in this series:
- The Scale and Definition of Hearing Loss
- The Role of Personalised Hearing Care in Public Health
- Strengthening Hearing Care Policy
