%A Xingkuan BU %T WHO program on the prevention of deafness and China's response and role %0 Journal Article %D 2019 %J Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University %R 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.1.2018.027 %P 3-8 %V 33 %N 3 %U {http://ebhyxbwk.njournal.sdu.edu.cn/CN/abstract/article_2573.shtml} %8 2019-05-20 %X

Hearing loss is the most widespread sensory organ disability in the world. It not only affects individuals and families but also becomes a heavy social burden. It is a major global public health issue. The WHO program on the prevention of deafness clearly sets out its objectives, tasks, priorities, and expected results. To complete the safeguards of the program, the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution (WHA 70.13) on the prevention of deafness and hearing loss, calling on member governments to make political commitments to accomplish nine tasks. China has worked closely with the WHO and actively responded to the call by not only doing a lot of work in the country but also playing a role globally.