Prevalence of hearing loss in children living in low- and middle-income countries over the last 10 years: A systematic review.

The literature indicates that 1% of children in LMICs have hearing losses. However, most studies missed children with acquired hearing loss, which may lead to under-reporting of global prevalence. This systematic review is an initial step toward developing and implementing population-appropriate treatment and prevention programs for childhood hearing loss in LMICs.