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ear diseases  

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  • Hearing loss, a major functional disability for many in the geriatric cohort, is associated with increased social isolation, embarrassment, and depression. It is well known that communication is vital for maintenance of personal relationships, physical mobility, and quality of life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Ear Diseases]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-HTJDGRNC-W

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