The impetus of the neonatal screening programs has pushed forward the development of the OAE technology. Therefore it is not surprising that the actual status in the screening field changes more rapidly than in other clinical area where OAEs have been applied.

        We have decided to offer information for NHS programs outside the US because the NCHAM project, of the University of Utah covers this issue extremely well. Programs are classified according to the continent they reside ( Europe, Asia, South America, East Asia, Australia ).To check the existing screening programs in a geographical region please click over a continent. Of course this list is partial, since many NHS programs are already active but no connection has been established yet with their administration personnel.

        Additional reports on the status of local / regional / state NHS or EHDI programs can be found in the report pages of the International Group of Chilhood Hearing.