New Delhi, March 3 -- On the occasion of World Hearing Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia region is emphasizing the importance of hearing health and promoting five key strategies to prevent hearing loss and promote ear care.

Here are five simple yet effective measures suggested by WHO South-East Asia to safeguard your hearing: Keep the volume low and ensure that your music or audio levels are below 60% of the maximum volume. Use earplugs when in loud environments, such as concerts or construction sites, to reduce noise exposure.

Get regular hearing tests--Newborns and school-age children: Regular hearing tests can help identify any hearing issues early on. For adults over 50, age-related hearing loss is common, so ...