Abstract
This article examines the clinical efficacy, public health impact, and preventative paradigms of community-based laryngological interventions conducted in commemoration of World Voice Day 2026. Centered on the initiative "Caring for Our Voices," this study evaluates how structured vocal health screenings and targeted public awareness campaigns mitigate the prevalence of undetected voice disorders among the general public and occupational voice users (such as educators, broadcasters, and corporate personnel). Utilizing a mixed-methods framework combining clinical screening data (acoustic analysis and perceptual voice assessments) with public health surveys, the paper explores common etiologies of dysphonia, including vocal abuse, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and prolonged occupational strain. The findings reveal that early diagnostic screenings paired with proactive vocal hygiene education significantly lower the incidence of chronic laryngeal pathology, correct systemic misinformation regarding voice care, and foster robust self-referral habits. Ultimately, this documentation underscores the strategic importance of institutional health advocacy and routine screening programs in preserving vocal longevity, reducing healthcare burdens, and optimizing the quality of life for individuals reliant on vocal communication.
Metadata
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Abdul Rahim, Norazila norazila3587@uitm.edu.my Zainal Abidin, Muhammad Raziin mraziin@uitm.edu.my Zulkifli, Zainol Izzuddin zainolizzuddin@uitm.edu.my Bahari, Hani Madihah hanimadihah@uitm.edu.my |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > Communicable diseases and public health R Medicine > RF Otorhinolaryngology > Laryngology. Diseases of the throat > Diseases of the larynx, vocal cords, epiglottis, and trachea > Neurological disorders of the larynx |
| Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Sungai Buloh Campus > Faculty of Medicine |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Med Bull' |
| ISSN: | 2805-4628 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Page Range: | pp. 22-25 |
| Keywords: | World voice day 2026, Vocal health screening, Dysphonia prevention, Vocal hygiene, Occupational voice users, Laryngology advocacy, Public health awareness |
| Date: | June 2026 |
| URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/141496 |
