Reduced inequalities
It is a sad fact that some health conditions, including hearing loss, that are diagnosed and treated simply and quickly in developed areas, are left undiagnosed and untreated in less developed area. This is especially unfortunate in that enormous benefits can result from relatively modest investment in health resources.
IEC TC 29 has been successful in its obligation to avoid over-burdening specifications for audiometric equipment and provide affordable options to facilitate hearing assessment, including hugely beneficial neonatal hearing screening programmes, in developing areas.