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The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is a US government institute that conducts and supports research and training related to hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. It publishes fact sheets and reports on these topics.
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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.
National Institute on DeafnessDec 2024
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