Professor Coates said the end result of various forms of otitis media, if not adequately treated, was significant conductive hearing loss with a resultant speech and language delay, especially where English was a child's second or third language.
"This results in educational problems, social isolation, truancy, and ultimately to early school leaving and difficulties gaining employment. The necessary programs to implement changes in the fundamental and underlying causes of otitis media, especially in Indigenous communities, are not being provided," he said.
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