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Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Suspected Hearing Impairment Among Children: A Population-based Retrospective Cohort

Satomi Yoshida1, Calistus Wilunda1, Takeshi Kimura1

  • 1Department of Pharmacoepidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Yoshidakonoe-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan.

Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)
|November 18, 2017
PubMed

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Prenatal alcohol exposure in Japanese children is linked to a higher risk of suspected hearing impairment. This study highlights potential auditory system impacts from alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Audiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Prenatal alcohol exposure is a significant concern for child development.
  • Hearing impairment can impact a child's overall development and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between prenatal alcohol exposure and hearing impairment in Japanese children.
  • To analyze early childhood health check-up data for potential links between maternal alcohol consumption and auditory issues.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study utilizing population-based health check-up data from 10,562 Japanese children.
  • Logistic regression models were employed to assess the association, adjusting for confounders like maternal age, smoking, and birth history.

Main Results:

  • Prenatal alcohol exposure was found to be independently associated with suspected hearing impairment at 36 months of age.
  • Among the analyzed cohort, a significant number of children required re-examinations or detailed assessments for hearing impairment.

Conclusions:

  • Prenatal alcohol exposure may negatively affect the auditory system development in children.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial for children with suspected hearing impairment potentially linked to prenatal factors.
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