The evolution of children hearing loss : research progress on recent trends and advances

Abstract

Hearing impairment is a common disease, affecting about five percent of the population. It puts great pressure on children, their families and society, and has become an significant problem affecting daily life. In recent years, great progress has been made in the study of hearing loss in children. This paper describes the ear structure, the causes of hearing impairment, the assessment and diagnosis of hearing impairment and the current applicable treatment methods through literature review. Previous research on hearing loss in children is summarized in this paper and provides some references for the further research.