A study of the incidence and causation of deafness among the children in the tribal population of Manipur and its prevention

In a clinico-audiological study of 6,674 children in 24 tribal villages in the hills of Manipur in a total population of 18,565, the incidence of deafness is found to be 6.62% The incidence of the conductive deafness is 98.64% and that of the sensori-neural is 1.35%. Episodes of cold attacks and run...

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Published in:Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 1999-07, Vol.51 (3), p.11-15
Main Authors: Das, C, Sanasam, J C, Chukhu, N, Bimol, N
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Language:English
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Summary:In a clinico-audiological study of 6,674 children in 24 tribal villages in the hills of Manipur in a total population of 18,565, the incidence of deafness is found to be 6.62% The incidence of the conductive deafness is 98.64% and that of the sensori-neural is 1.35%. Episodes of cold attacks and running nose are found to be precursurs of the prevalent conductive deafness. Preventive measures are worked out.
ISSN:2231-3796
0019-5421
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/BF02996521