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1. Child health, inclusive education and development

Author

Olusanya, Bolajoko O., Boo, Nem Yun, de Camargo, Olaf Kraus, Hadders-Algra, Mijna, Wertlieb, Donald, and Davis, Adrian C.

Subjects
Sustainable development -- Reports, Infants -- Patient outcomes, Medical policy -- Reports, Children -- Health aspects, Health
Abstract

Since 2000, targeted reduction in mortality of children younger than 5 years has been the cornerstone of global child health policy. This policy was expanded with the sustainable development goals [...]

Published
2022
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2. Hearing loss grades and the International classification of functioning, disability and health

Author

Olusanya, Bolajoko O., Davis, Adrian C., and Hoffman, Howard J.

Subjects
Public health -- Analysis, Health, World Health Organization
Abstract

Hearing impairment negatively affects well-being and is a major contributor to years lived with disability. (1, 2) The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 466 million people were living with [...]

Published
2019

3. Hearing loss: rising prevalence and impact.

Author

Davis, Adrian C. and Hoffman, Howard J.

Subjects
*DEAFNESS prevention, *HEARING disorders, *LANGUAGE acquisition, *PREJUDICES, *SOCIAL isolation, *DISEASE prevalence, *MIDDLE-income countries, *LOW-income countries
Abstract

The article discusses the rising global prevalence of hearing loss and its impact as of 2019. Topics covered include its adverse effects on interpersonal communication, psychosocial well-being, and economic independence, and its driving factors like demographic changes, inner ear hair cell damage, occupational and recreational noise risks, and the chronic otitis media with effusion condition. Also noted is the need to monitor the progress of global initiatives for hearing health care.

Published
2019
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