Hearing Objectives
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Increase the proportion of newborns who are screened for hearing loss.
(Objective 28-11)
Reduce otitis media in children and adolescents.
(Objective 28-12)
Increase access by persons who have hearing impairments to hearing rehabilitation services and adaptive devices, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, or tactile or other assistive or augmentative devices.
(Objective 28-13)
Increase the proportion of persons who have had a hearing examination on schedule - adults and children.
(Objective 28-14)
Increase the proportion of persons who have had a hearing examination on schedule - infant screening.
(Objective 28-14)
Increase the number of persons who are referred by their primary care physician for hearing evaluation and treatment.
(Objective 28-15)
Increase the use of appropriate ear protection devices, equipment, and practices.
(Objective 28-16)
Reduce noise-induced hearing loss in children and adolescents aged 17 years and under.
(Objective 28-17)
Reduce adult hearing loss in the noise-exposed public.
(Objective 28-18)
