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Study examines prevalence of hearing loss in the US
Published in Cardiovascular Week, August 11th, 2008
Hearing loss can be a disabling condition affecting verbal language processing and limiting communication and social connectivity, according to background information in the article. "Such communication difficulties negatively affect work productivity, health-related quality of life and cognitive and emotional status. These disabilities impede health care access and use, with possible adverse consequences to health and survival."
Hearing impairment is known to be...
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