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Global burden and prevalence of otitis media-induced hearing loss in children: 32-year study

Yuchen Jin1, Lingkang Dong1, Yumeng Jiang1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
|May 26, 2025
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Childhood hearing loss due to otitis media (OM) increased globally, particularly in South Asia and low-middle SDI regions. Preventive measures and improved healthcare are crucial for reducing this public health burden.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Childhood hearing loss is a significant public health concern, with otitis media (OM) as a primary contributor.
  • This study investigates the global prevalence and burden of hearing loss caused by OM in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively assess the prevalence and burden of otitis media-induced hearing loss in children globally.
  • To analyze trends and regional disparities in OM-induced hearing loss over 32 years.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database (1990-2021).
  • Evaluated Age-standardized Prevalence Rates (ASPR), Age-standardized Years Lived with Disability (ASYR), and Estimated Annual Percentage Changes (EAPC).
  • Included stratification, correlation analysis, and projections for comprehensive assessment.

Main Results:

  • Global prevalence of OM-induced hearing loss in children under 15 increased by 11.32% (31.18M to 34.71M cases) from 1990-2021.
  • ASPR slightly decreased (-0.13% EAPC), but boys and children aged 5-9 years showed higher prevalence.
  • Low-middle SDI regions exhibited 1.81x higher ASPR and 6.08x more cases than high SDI regions; South Asia had the highest ASPR.

Conclusions:

  • Despite global improvements, significant burdens of OM-induced hearing loss persist in South Asia and low-middle SDI regions, likely due to healthcare resource limitations.
  • Advancing pneumococcal vaccination and other preventive strategies are vital for mitigating this health issue.
  • Targeted interventions are needed for high-burden regions and specific demographics.
Abstract

Keywords:
Global burden of diseaseHearing lossOtitis mediaPrevalence

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