Hearing Loss, Genetics & Public Health

Hearing Loss, Genetics & Public Health

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guideline for the clinical evaluation and etiologic diagnosis of hearing loss
Alford R,et al. Genetics in Medicine (2014) Mar 20

CDC information: Hearing loss in children can affect a child’s ability to develop communication, language, and social skills

CDC information:  50% to 60% of hearing loss in babies is due to genetic causes

Did you know? 279 genes have been reported in relation to hearing loss including 5 genomewide association studies. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator

Search the NIH Genetic Testing Registry for genetic conditions and tests associated with hearing loss

http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/update/current.htm