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September 10, 2025HealthcareOpen Access

Prevalence of Hearing Impairment in Saudi Arabia: Pathways to Early Diagnosis, Intervention, and National Policy

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Hearing impairment affects 1.4% of Saudi nationals, highlighting the urgent need for improved audiology services.
Education level and marital status significantly impact device uptake, with underserved groups at greater risk for gaps in care.
Cluster analysis pinpoints regions facing the highest unmet needs, calling for mobile audiology and tele-audiology interventions.
Despite high coverage in newborn screening, follow-up care gaps persist, indicating a need for systematic policy enhancements.

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Analysis identifies hearing impairment in 1.4% of Saudi nationals, suggesting significant service gaps and the need for national intervention.

Alduais et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis identifies hearing impairment in 1.4% of Saudi nationals, suggesting significant service gaps and the need for national intervention.