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Deafness: burden, prevention and control in India.

Suneela Garg¹, Shelly Chadha, Sumit Malhotra

¹Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002, India. gargsuneela@gmail.com

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Summary

India

Area of Science:

Public Health
Otolaryngology
Healthcare Management

Background:

Deafness poses a significant global and Indian public health challenge, with millions affected by disabling hearing impairment.
Hearing loss is the second leading cause of disability in India, exacerbated by a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals.
The World Health Organization estimates high prevalence rates of hearing impairment in Southeast Asia.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the key components of India's National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness.
To emphasize the program's focus on developing human resources and improving ear care services.
To assess the program's potential to reduce the burden of deafness and prevent future hearing loss.

Main Methods:

Review of the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness components.

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Focus on strategies for manpower development in audiology and ear care.

Examination of ear service provision and rehabilitation initiatives within the program.

Main Results:

The program addresses the critical need for skilled manpower in audiology and ear care.
Integration of ear care services at the primary healthcare level is a key strategy.
The program aims to provide comprehensive ear care, including rehabilitation.

Conclusions:

The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness is a crucial initiative to combat hearing loss in India.
Effective manpower development and accessible ear services are vital for reducing deafness burden.
The program's primary healthcare approach is expected to significantly impact hearing health outcomes.