Prevalence of hearing impairment and associated factors in school-aged children and adolescents: a systematic review

Introduction: Hearing impairment is one of the communication disorders of the 21st century, constituting a public health issue as it affects communication, academic success, and life quality of students. Most cases of hearing loss before 15 years of age are avoidable, and early detection can help pr...

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Main Authors: Aryelly Dayane da Silva Nunes, Carla Rodrigues de Lima Silva, Sheila Andreoli Balen, Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza, Isabelle Ribeiro Barbosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-03-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869418303215