Prevalence and Aetiology of Congenitally Deafblind People in Denmark
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A study of prevalence and aetiology was performed on 63 children and 127 adults in Denmark with congenital deafblindness. Using a Scandinavian definition of deafblindness, the prevalence of congenital deafblindness was found to be 1:29,000. Thirty-five different aetiological causes of deafblindness were found. Causes of congenital deafblindness were different among adults compared to causes among children. Rubella syndrome (28%, n = 36) and Down syndrome (8%, n = 10) were the largest groups among people above 18 years of age. Among children CHARGE syndrome (16%, n = 13) was the largest group. Ethnicity was also evaluated. Among children 72% were Danish, but among the adults 98% were Danish. Implications of difference in aetiology and ethnicity are discussed in relation to the Scandinavian traditions of clinical practice and identification of congenital deafblindness.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Audiology |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 76-82 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 1499-2027 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
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