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.
What Does an Audiologist Do? Perform immittance and emissions testing for children ranging from neonates to adolescents and record results for future reference. Conduct auditory evoked potential assessments for patients when required to do so by a staff physician or outside health care professional. Assess the hearing sensitivity and quality for patients and provide patients and parents with information regarding the results.