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The National Institute on Deafness is a US government institute that publishes fact sheets and reports on deafness and other communication disorders.

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Cochlear Implants: NIDCD Fact Sheet

Cochlear implants serve as complex electronic devices designed to provide a sense of sound to individuals who are profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing.

  • As of December 2019, approximately 736,900 cochlear implants have been registered worldwide.
  • In the United States, FDA data indicates that 118,100 adults and 65,000 children have received cochlear implants.
  • Children who receive implants before 18 months of age often develop language skills at rates comparable to peers with normal hearing.
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