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. 2012 Apr 17;12:97. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-12-97

Table 3.

Summary of estimates for long-term costs saving

Items long-term costs saving (Int $)

Untreated children with PCEHI Treated Children with PCEHI
Medical services

 For cases to fit hearing aid 1,960
(1,740-2,180)
1,960
(1,740-2,180)

 For cases to fit cochlear implant 40,000
(38,000-42,500)
40,000
(38,000-42,500)

Special education
(9 years compulsory education)
42,300
(40,500-45,900)
38,070
(36,450-41,310)

Rehabilitation
(Up to 15 years)
82,400
(75,200-88,400)
20,600
(18,800-22,100)

Total 166,660
(155,440-178,980)
100,630
(60,790-108,090)