Objective To systematically assess the data on the prevalence and causes of hearing
impairment in Africa. Methods Systematic review on the prevalence and causes of hearing …

Background: Childhood mortality from infectious diseases has declined steadily in many low
and middle-income (LAMIC) countries, with increased recognition of non-communicable …

Background Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) affects 65–330 million people in the
developing part of the world and develops in early childhood. Knowledge of the long-term …

BACKGROUND: Hearing loss among school-entrant children in the developing world has
been widely reported as a significant health problem. Failure to detect hearing loss, either …

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 …

INTRODUÇÃO: Quanto mais precoce o diagnóstico e intervenção da deficiência auditiva,
menor será o impacto para o desenvolvimento das habilidades cognitivas, auditivas e de …

Objectives: This study was conducted to assess socio-behavioral factors of overweight and
obesity in primary Egyptian school children such as: residence, type of school, parent …

OBJECTIVES: A lack of attention has been given to hearing health in primary care in
developing countries. A strategy involving low-cost screening tools may fill the current gap in …

BACKGROUND: Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of permanent hearing
impairment and results in balance and motor deficits in children which may affect and/or …

Objective To assess the awareness about hearing loss and ear health among adults in
Jordan. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted where a questionnaire was filled …