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Childhood hearing loss: strategies for prevention and care
This document outlines the prevalence and impact of childhood hearing loss. It highlights that the majority of causes responsible for hearing loss in children can be prevented and offers strategies for action
Details
Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2016
Languages:
English
Resource in another language:
Categories:
Awareness raising and advocacy, Clinical practice guideline, General resources, Toolkit
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Assistive products market report 2024 Annex.
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