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hearing screening  

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  • Hearing screening is a primary public health prevention measure involving the administration of tests to ascertain the approximate hearing of an individual. Hearing loss in children can have a deleterious effect on development. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Hearing Screening]

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