In brief
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Permanent neonatal hearing loss: an overview of the national screening program
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1 in 1,000 births. The most common sensory impairment.
The disease
A sensory impairment that is most often present from birth
Most often present from birth, permanent neonatal hearing loss leads to disruptions in communication and language development, as well as cognitive development. Hearing loss in children is the most common sensory impairment, with an...
What We Do
Hearing loss, the most common sensory impairment in children, can have a significant impact—particularly on a child’s communication and language development—if not addressed early on.
Today, there have been significant advances in the screening and management of neonatal hearing loss in...
Publications
Find here the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France
2 publications
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Universal screening for permanent bilateral neonatal hearing loss in France: an evaluation of its implementation after two years of operation
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