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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-03-01
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869418303215 |