Healthcare Professional

According to the World Health Organization, there are about 466 million people with disabling hearing loss around the world.¹

In children, hearing loss can be associated with delayed speech and language skills and may have an impact on their learning at school and development of social skills.² For adults, there are reported associations between hearing loss and loneliness, and research has suggested that hearing loss could be linked to depression and dementia in older adults.^3,4,5

However, there are options beyond hearing aids to help your patients improve their hearing and enhance their quality of life. Since launching the world's first cochlear implant system over 40 years ago, Cochlear™ has provided more than 700,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to hear.

Cochlear's promise: "Hear now. And always" reflects on their philosophy of a lifetime commitment to people who choose their products.

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By combining your clinical expertise, our pioneering technology, and insights from the world’s largest Cochlear™ implant recipient base, we’re helping you deliver personalised care that evolves with your patients. As the world—and your patients' needs—continue to change, Cochlear is introducing smarter ways to support you. With more candidates being referred for hearing implants than ever before, our Connected Care solutions help ensure each patient receives the right care, at the right time, wherever they are.

^{This material is intended for health professionals. If you are a consumer, please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.}

^{Deafness and hearing loss [Internet]. World Health Organization. 2018 [cited 26 September 2018]. Available from:}^{https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss}
^{Effects of Hearing Loss on Development [Internet]. Asha.org. 2018 [cited 26 September 2018]. Available from:}^{https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/effects-of-hearing-loss-on-development/}
^{Contrera K, Sung Y, Betz J, Li L, Lin F. Change in loneliness after intervention with cochlear implants or hearing aids. The Laryngoscope. 2017;127(8):1885-1889.}
^{Rutherford B, Brewster K, Golub J, Kim A, Roose S. Sensation and Psychiatry: Linking Age-Related Hearing Loss to Late-Life Depression and Cognitive Decline. American Journal of Psychiatry. 2018;175(3):215-224.}
^{World Health Organization. World Report on Hearing. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021. Available from:}^{https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/world-report-on-hearing}^{Accessed 4 March 2022.}