In a study that sought to examine the current
prevalence of hearing loss in US adolescents and determine whether it has
changed over time, it was found that the prevalence of hearing loss among a sample of US adolescents aged
12 to 19 years was greater in 2005-2006 compared with 1988-1994. Hearing loss
is a common sensory disorder, affecting tens of millions of individuals of all
ages in the United States. In school-aged children, even slight hearing
loss can create a need for speech therapy, auditory training, and special
accommodations. Mild hearing loss in young children can impair speech and
language development and lead to decreased educational achievement and impaired
social-emotional development.
Shargorodsky, J., Curhan, S. G., Curhan, G.
C., & Eavey, R. (2010). Change in prevalence of hearing loss in US
adolescents. JAMA, 304(7), 772-778. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2010.1124
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