title: Childhood deafness in Malaysia.
abstract: One hundred and fifty-five children with childhood deafness were examined over a period of 4 years in order to assess the aetiology of hearing disorder. In 21 (13%) children, deafness was a sequel of meningitis. Perinatal pathology accounted for 34 (22%) cases. The aetiology of deafness was unknown in 44 (28.4%) children. The percentage of unknown causes can be reduced if the deafness is detected early. Hearing loss was diagnosed only in 30 (19%) children by the age of 2 years. The early detection of deafness can be achieved by screening the high risk infants and educating the general practitioners and health assistants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Elango
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Chand
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Purohit
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008296:Malaysia / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male