Interacoustics US

Early diagnosis of hearing loss can change a child’s life

Today, on World Hearing Day, we join millions around the world to raise awareness about hearing and the importance of hearing care. This year’s theme hearing care for all children reminds us that early identification and support can change the course of a child’s life.

Around 90 million children aged 5-19 live with a hearing loss, and according to WHO, over 60% of cases are preventable through early screening, safe listening practices, vaccination and prompt treatment of ear infections.

At Interacoustics, this mission is deeply rooted in our history. When we first began more than 50 years ago, our purpose was to support children who were hard of hearing by providing tools to deaf schools — helping them learn, communicate, and thrive. That early commitment to children laid the foundation for everything we stand for today.

Working hand in hand with hearing care professionals, researchers, and partners across the industry, we support clinicians with advanced diagnostic solutions that continue to evolve — improving testing, sharpening accuracy, and enabling earlier, more reliable detection of hearing loss.

Because when a child hears better, they can learn better, connect more easily, and step confidently into their future.