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Frequency Of Congenital Hearing Loss In Neonates
Shakeel Ahmed1, Shahida Sheraz2, Sohail Ahmad Malik3
1ENT Department, Heartland Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|June 26, 2018
Summary
Congenital hearing loss affects 13 in 1000 newborns, a higher rate than globally reported. Early detection and intervention are crucial for speech and language development in infants with hearing impairment.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal screening
- Audiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Congenital deafness is a common birth defect, impacting 2-4 per 1000 live births.
- Early detection (before 6 months) is vital to prevent speech and language delays.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of hearing loss in neonates.
- To highlight the importance of early screening for congenital hearing loss.
Main Methods:
- A hospital-based observational study screened 1000 newborns using Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) testing.
- Brain Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) confirmed hearing loss in infants who failed OAE.
- Exclusion criteria included congenital anomalies and syndromic illnesses.
Main Results:
- The study identified 13 neonates (13 per 1000) with hearing loss.
- A significant proportion (61.5%) had a history of parental consanguinity.
- Most cases presented with moderate to severe hearing loss (85%).
Conclusions:
- The observed frequency of neonatal hearing loss (13 per 1000) is higher than in other global regions.
- Further research is recommended to validate these findings and inform public health strategies.
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