Prevalence and causes of communication disorders -retrospective study from northern Karnataka

ConclusionThe results of the present study revealed that communication disorders are highly prevalent in northern part of Karnataka. Hearing impairment was one of the most commonly seen conditions in both pediatric and adult population. History of parental consanguinity was noted in a large number of children with communication disorders.
Source: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research