"World Hearing Day is celebrated annually on March 3 to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss, and promote ear care with the public. Signs that you could be losing your hearing are the muffling of sounds, difficulty understanding conversations, trouble hearing consonants, and finding it hard to differentiate conversations against background noise. This year's there, ""Hearing care for all,"" stresses on the importance of avoiding loud sounds, using noise-cancelling headphones, and taking frequent hearing tests to ensure the wellness of your hearing."