The Scale and Definition of Hearing Loss

More than 56 million Europeans live with hearing loss, a figure set to grow as demographic changes accelerate. From daily communication to long-term health, untreated hearing loss has far-reaching effects.

Improving access to hearing care is a simple step that can make a meaningful difference.

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: