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Area Deprivation Index and Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Socioeconomic Impact on Access and Outcomes
By MedXY|Sep 1, 2026
Neighborhood deprivation measured by ADI correlates with poorer pre-implant speech recognition and quality of life but does not impact post-implantation benefits, highlighting socioeconomic disparities in cochlear implant access rather than