Save Your Hearing Day

Save Your Hearing Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to hearing protection. The ears, as a sense organ, are highly vulnerable to loud and prolonged sounds. This day aims to raise awareness about protecting hearing and supporting individuals who are deaf. The holiday is observed annually on May 31.

History

The origins of Save Your Hearing Day are unclear. However, hearing loss has been documented since ancient times. Specialists examining ancient Egyptian mummies noted damage to the eardrums of some rulers, indicating hearing impairments. Ancient papyri even reference remedies designed to restore hearing. In Egypt, people with hearing disabilities were respected and cared for.

Today, hearing-impaired individuals can live comfortably thanks to modern hearing aids. Many workplaces provide earplugs and specialized earphones to protect employees’ hearing, demonstrating the importance of preventive measures.

Interesting Facts

• The optimal noise level for human ears is between 40-45 dB. Noise above this range puts strain on the nervous system, while sounds above 120 dB can cause pain. Eardrum rupture occurs at approximately 200 dB.
• The first hearing aid prototype was created in 1878 by German developer W. Siemens. Modern hearing aids, designed to fit inside the auricle, appeared in the 1960s.
• The earlobe is the only part of the body that does not age and remains youthful throughout a person’s life.

How to Celebrate

Learn more about how hearing aids and the human ear work. Visit a clinic to have your hearing checked, even if you have no noticeable issues.

Spread awareness about the holiday on social media. Engage with others by asking if they have experienced hearing issues and what caused them.

When is Save Your Hearing Day in 2025?

Save Your Hearing Day is observed on May 31 each year.

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