#Insurance

Hearing loss, a mostly silent and gradual process, is emerging as a significant health concern among ageing populations worldwide, and Thailand is no exception. Recent research published in The New York Times underscores how everyday choices—such as prolonged exposure to loud noise, and even common habits like using cotton swabs—can accelerate the decline of hearing, a condition already driven by genetics and ageing. Yet experts insist that much of this threat is avoidable. As new evidence links untreated hearing loss to dementia and depression in later years, learning to protect one’s hearing has never been more crucial—especially for Thai readers likely to encounter both environmental and lifestyle risks.