Ear disease in developing countries: a proposal.
An overview if presented of the prevalence of ear disease and hearing loss in some developing countries. This is followed by a discussion of the causative factors in ear disease and related hearing impairment. General suggestions are made concerning steps that can be taken to reduce ear disease. A specific proposal is made for the training of audiological assistants.
Kapur
Y P
YP
Department of Audiology and Speech Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1220, USA.
Oyer
H J
HJ
D001208:Asia / Q000453:epidemiology; D001298:Audiology / Q000193:education; D003906:Developing Countries; D006314:Hearing Loss, Conductive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D000078329:Workforce