Deafness

Deafness is the complete loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears. Deafness may be inherited, or caused by complications at birth, certain infectious diseases, such as meningitis, use of ototoxic drugs, and exposure to excessive noise. Around half of all deafness and hearing impairment can be prevented.

RELATED SITES

- Prevention of deafness and hearing impairment

FACT SHEETS

- Deafness and hearing impairment

PUBLICATIONS

- New publication: Primary ear and hearing care training resource
- Publications: deafness

FEATURES

- Face to face with hearing impairment
- Fact file: Deafness and hearing impairment

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