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Sensorineural hearing loss in children.

Richard J H Smith1, James F Bale, Karl R White

  • 1Molecular Otolaryngology Research Laboratories, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. Richard-smith@uiowa.edu

Lancet (London, England)
|March 9, 2005
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Acquired childhood hearing loss has decreased in developed nations due to better care and vaccines. However, inherited hearing loss, particularly from the GJB2 gene, is rising, necessitating genetic counseling and health education globally.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Public Health
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Acquired sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) incidence in children has declined in developed countries over 30-40 years.
  • Improvements in neonatal care and widespread immunisation programs are key factors in this decline.
  • This decrease is paralleled by a relative increase in inherited forms of SNHL, with the GJB2 gene playing a significant role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the changing landscape of childhood hearing loss, focusing on acquired versus inherited causes.
  • To highlight the impact of genetic factors, specifically the GJB2 gene, on SNHL assessment and care.
  • To compare trends in developed versus less developed countries and propose interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological trends in childhood sensorineural hearing loss over several decades.

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  • Analysis of the contribution of genetic factors, including the GJB2 gene, to the overall burden of SNHL.
  • Comparative assessment of SNHL prevalence in developed and less developed countries, considering factors like consanguinity and poverty.

    • Main Results:

    • Developed countries show a decrease in acquired SNHL but a relative increase in inherited SNHL.
    • The GJB2 gene's contribution to SNHL is significant in genetic assessments.
    • Less developed countries, especially those with high consanguinity and poverty, exhibit higher rates of both acquired and inherited SNHL, with no observed decrease.

    Conclusions:

    • Targeted genetic counseling and health education are crucial for reducing inherited SNHL in less developed countries.
    • Implementing vaccination programs for preventable infectious diseases can decrease acquired SNHL rates.
    • Preventing infections through vaccination offers a secondary benefit of reducing permanent disabilities like SNHL in survivors.