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Article In Journal
Document Title
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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
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English
Abstract
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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
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1319-1004
Journal Name
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Medical Science Journal
Volume
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1
Issue Number
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1
Publishing Year
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2005 AH
2005 AD
Article Type
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Article
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Sunday, October 4, 2009
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Impact of Consanguinity on Childhood Hearing Impairment in a Saudi Population
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