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. 2007 Apr;4(4):e74.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040074.

Addressing the global neglect of childhood hearing impairment in developing countries

Bolajoko O Olusanya  1
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Addressing the global neglect of childhood hearing impairment in developing countries

Bolajoko O Olusanya. PLoS Med. 2007 Apr.

Erratum in

  • PLoS Med. 2007 Jun;4(6):e203

Abstract

The number of children worldwide with hearing impairment is increasing, and these children face a number of social and educational obstacles.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. Global Health Expenditure Pattern by Region
EAP, East Asia and Pacific; EECA, Eastern Europe and Central Asia; LAC, Latin America and the Caribbean; MENA, Middle East and North Africa; SOA, South of Asia; SSA, Sub-Saharan Africa
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