A study on morbidity and nutritional status of deaf-mute children attending a special school of Hyderabad, Telangana
Allampally Snehika,
C. H. Koteswaramma,
M. Vijay Kumar
et al.
Abstract:Background: Hearing is necessary for the development of language, speech, and cognitive skills. Hearing loss effects a child's ability to learn, communicate, and to socialize. Hearing impairment often goes unnoticed which compromises a child's ability to speak and express their needs. If no rehabilitation is done child develops physical and mental issues. Deaf-mute children are neglected in these aspects hence present study aimed to assess their nutritional and morbidity status among them. The objective of thi… Show more
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