SynthesisBMC public health2019
Prevalence of hearing loss and use of hearing aids among children and adolescents in Germany: a systematic review.
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- Functional consequences of Genetics variant inSaudi journal of biological sciences · 2023Article
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- Custom Next-Generation Sequencing Identifies Novel Mutations Expanding the Molecular and clinical spectrum of isolated Hearing Impairment or along with defects of the retina, the thyroid, and the kidneys.Molecular genetics & genomic medicine · 2022Article
- Comprehensive molecular-genetic analysis of mid-frequency sensorineural hearing loss.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Telehealth Audiology and Virtual Hearing Screenings: A Case Report.Seminars in hearing · 2021Review
- Cochlear Implantation.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2020Review
- Epidemiology of major lower limb amputation using routinely collected electronic health data in the UK: a systematic review protocol.BMJ open · 2020Article
- In silico analysis of a novel causative mutation in Cadherin23 gene identified in an Omani family with hearing loss.Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology · 2020Article
- Vocal health of parents of children with hearing assistive devices.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
- Global, Regional, and National Burdens of Hearing Loss for Children and Adolescents from 1990 to 2019: A Trend Analysis.Trends in hearingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundCurrent data suggest that approximately 466 million people (5.0%) of the world's population have disabling hearing loss, therefrom, 34 million children, impacting their quality of life. To provide estimates on the prevalence of hearing loss on a national level, we reviewed the epidemiological literature addressing hearing loss in children and adolescents living in Germany as an example for a Western country.
methodsWe searched Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect and LIVIVO to identify published data. Furthermore, we manually searched websites of relevant institutions and journals not listed in electronically and searched for ongoing studies and/or not yet published data in clinicaltrials.gov . Study selection, data extraction, and methodological assessment were carried out by two reviewers.
resultsIn total, 11 reports provided data with sample sizes ranging from 310 up to more than 14 million children and adolescents. Prevalence data were collected by interviews (self-assessments), using pure-tone audiometry or the international classification of diseases (ICD-10) coding and ranged from 0.1 to 128 per 1000 children. Although the estimate of the prevalence of hearing loss goes down, when the threshold was raised, generating a comprehensive and coherent set of estimates proved challenging owing to clinical heterogeneity including variation in age, the study setting, the definition of hearing loss and the assessment method. Moreover, representativeness (external validity) was often impaired owing to estimates lacking currentness (i.e., referring to former West Germany) or selected (patient) data and may not be typical for a more general population.
conclusionsIn conclusions, this work raises public awareness of the high prevalence of hearing loss, highlights issues associated with epidemiological research and is of great importance for researcher and those who use epidemiological data to inform clinical and political decision making.
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