Disability is especially high in people in their 80s, the age cohort growing fastest in the world, about 4 percent a year. The subject is of interest to the World Bank, which provides loans and grants of money to many of the world's poorer countries.
What's an Audiologist? Audiologists are health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders in newborn, children, and adults. Audiology is a well-respected and highly recognized profession.
A radiologist is a physician who specializes in using medical imaging techniques, such as X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to diagnose and treat diseases or injuries. Education is extensive and includes completion of a bachelor's degree, medical school and a residency.