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.
Audiologist vs. Otologist. Most people have heard of an audiologist and know in general what that means, but not many people understand what an otologist is and what the difference is between an otologist and an audiologist. First of all, the term ear doctor is often used interchangeably between certain professions, usually by the general public.