Universal newborn hearing screening: a goal being achieved in Hawaii.
This article describes the importance of early identification of hearing loss in newborns, the current status of newborn hearing screening in the United States, and the leadership that Hawaii has contributed to that effort. Described are events that may help the nation reach the Year 2010 Health Goals for newborn hearing screening, identification, and intervention.
Johnson
Jean L
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Center on Disability Studies, 1776 University Ave., University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA. jeanj@hawaii.edu
Weirather
Yusnita
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Sia
Calvin C J
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Okamoto
Jeff
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Shapiro
Beppie
B
D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006254:Hawaii; D006292:Health Priorities; D006320:Hearing Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D013221:State Health Plans; D014481:United States