[Health activity for prevention of hearing impairment in regional child health]

The role of the regional health administration in to the prevention of hearing impairment in children is to identify children with hearing impairment, ensure timely treatment at a medical facility, and provide appropriate co-ordination with the medical institution. The following three measures are important: 1. Accurate execution of audiological screening and appropriate health guidance are needed. 2. Promotional activity to emphasize early diagnosis and treatment at medical facilities showed be provided. 3. Co-ordination, social changes, report function and support function for usual and complicated cases should be provided should be considered. Behavior at aspects when these measures are accomplished. Not only screening and co-ordination but also to accurate knowledge and changes in attitudes and behavior are necessary for proper advancement of prevention service. In terms of execution of these measures, while provided by the municipal administration, the public health center administration, and medical institutions, the important role of the health center should be emphasized.