The prevalence of tinnitus in children in Poland
Journal Title: Otolaryngologia Polska - Year 2013, Vol 67, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of the tinnitus in 7- and 12-year-old children in Poland. Material and methods: In this study 118,005, 7-year-old children and 23,339, 12-year-old children and their parents were asked about the presence of tinnitus by answering a questionnaire. 7-year-old children were asked by tester if they can hear noise in their ears or head. Results: The results showed that according to parents questionnaire answers tinnitus was present in group of 15,244 (12.9%) 7-yearold children and in group of 3886 (16.6%) 12-year-old children. Between 7-year-old children directly asked for tinnitus 29.3% (34,517) mentioned of having it. Group of 8060 (34.5%) 12-year-old children confirmed in questionnaire hearing tinnitus. Differences in the presence of tinnitus between 7- and 12-year-old children have proven to be statistically significant. Con clusions: Tinnitus is frequent complain among 7- and 12-year-old children. It is recommended to include to a questionnaire an inquiry about the presence of tinnitus during hearing screening tests performed recently more frequently at primary schools for early detection a diagnosis of tinnitus.
Authors and Affiliations
Danuta Raj-Koziak, Henryk Skarżyński, Krzysztof Kochanek, Anna Fabijańska
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