Nearly 30 million Chinese individuals experience hearing loss (HL), with around 60% of these cases being hereditary. HL is the second most common congenital disability in China, with an estimated 30,000 babies in China born with HL each year and facing the challenges of medical expenses and education-related issues.
‘Two-factor’ screening of newborns found to enhance congenital hearing loss management
Nearly 30 million Chinese individuals experience hearing loss (HL), with around 60% of these cases being hereditary. HL is the second most common congenital disability in China, with an estimated 30,000 babies in China born with HL each year and facing the challenges of medical expenses and education-related issues.