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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Impact of Consanguinity on Childhood Hearing Impairment in a Saudi Population
Impact of Consanguinity on Childhood Hearing Impairment in a Saudi Population
 
Subject : childhood hearing impairment 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : The prevalence of hearing impairment was found to be 13% (0.83% severe, 2.42% moderate, and 9.75% mild). The prevalence of hearing impairment was significantly higher in children whose parents were either first cousins (16.42%, P < 0.00) or relatives (12.42% P < 0.01) as compared to the children whose parents were not related (10.38%). Our study clearly demonstrated a high percentage of consanguinity among the Saudi population and a definite role of consanguinity in the etiology of childhood hearing impairment. A well planned counseling program to create awareness regarding the adverse effects of consanguineous marriages is needed to save the population from the disability of hereditary hearing impairment. 
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 1 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 2005 AH
2005 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, October 4, 2009 

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