Study of Prevalence of Hearing Loss in School Going Children Between Ages 8 to 14 Years of Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Normal hearing is very important for overalldevelopment of child. If a child is suffering from hearing loss,it affects his ability to acquire knowledge and skills. So thisstudy was done to estimate true prevalence in primary schoolsof Jodhpur region between ages 8 to 14 years.Material andMethods:
Total 1200 students were includedin study from various schools of Jodhpur between ages 8 to14 years. Detailed otological examination done and hearingassessment done in silent room with 512 HZ turning fork test.All data with history obtained and analysed.Results:
Total 146 students from 1200 students had hearingloss with most common type of hearing loss is conductive.Conclusion:
Hearing loss specially in age group 8 to 14 yearsof school going children is preventable by simple measureslike paying attention to children regarding hearing by theirparents, teachers, Para-medical staff and conducting regularscreening programs.
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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