Minority of adults with hearing loss who could benefit from cochlear implants get referred for the procedure, with men, those living in deprived areas and those identifying as Asian or Black being especially unlikely to be told of their eligibility or ref (IMAGE)

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Minority of adults with hearing loss who could benefit from cochlear implants get referred for the procedure, with men, those living in deprived areas and those identifying as Asian or Black being especially unlikely to be told of their eligibility or ref

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A minority of adults with hearing loss who could benefit from cochlear implants get referred for the procedure.

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