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The prevalence of swallowing disorders among the adult population of two major medical centers during a 3-week period was investigated. Data on the distribution of swallowing disorders among hospital services were analyzed, yielding a consistent incidence of 12–13% of the patients at each hospital. Implications for hospital planning and for further research are discussed.
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Groher, M.E., Bukatman, R. The prevalence of swallowing disorders in two teaching hospitals. Dysphagia 1, 3–6 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02408233
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