Op. Dr. Yunus Karadavut, children hearing loss warned about. Stating that the detection of hearing loss is also important in terms of providing early intervention services, Opr. Dr. Karadavut said, “When hearing loss is diagnosed late, the optimal development and personal success of infants and children are adversely affected. Language and communication skills play an important role in the normal development of the child. The delay in the acquisition of these skills affects literacy, academic success and personal-social development. That’s why, both in Turkey and in the world, hearing screenings are given importance to newborns, childhood and school-age children.
More common in school-age children
Op. Dr. Yunus Karadavut said, “It is common in school-age children.Among these are allergies, upper respiratory tract infections, adenoid and tonsil infections and related fluid accumulation in the middle ear, outer and middle ear infections, ear wax, trauma, conditions such as foreign body intrusion into the ear, genetic diseases. Hearing is the most important component for education and communication. It becomes even more important during the school period. It has been reported that the prevalence of permanent hearing loss has increased to 9 per 1000 in the school-age population.
14 out of 100 children have permanent or temporary hearing loss
Stating that permanent or temporary hearing loss in one or both ears affects more than 14 percent of school-age children, Opr. Dr. Karadavut said, “Even in unilateral hearing loss, the rate of class repetition is reported as 37 percent. Hearing loss increases the difficulties in attention, learning and social functions. If the necessary medical and educational support is not provided, the prevalence of hearing loss in children negatively affects school success and causes significant economic losses. As a result, hearing loss in school-age children should not be neglected and the nearest specialist should be consulted.”
