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S.E.E. CENTER
Causes of Deafness
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Source: Center for Assessment & Demographic Studies 1996
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Cause |
% |
| Unknown |
48.60% |
| Prenatal Maternal Rubella (German Measles) |
5.90% |
| Heredity |
12.50% |
| Post-Natal Meningitis |
8.70% |
| Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infections) |
3.50% |
| Premature Birth Complications |
4.60% |
| Pregnancy Complications |
3.00% |
| Trauma at Birth |
2.30% |
| RH Incompatibility |
0.75% |
| Fever |
3.00% |
| Infection |
2.70% |
| Trauma After Birth ("Post Natal") |
0.70% |
| Measles |
0.40% |
| Mumps |
0.10% |
| Other |
3.25% |
| TOTAL |
100.00% |