The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in 2013, chemists, including organic chemists, earned an average annual salary of $77,740 (www.bls.gov).The federal government was among the highest-paying employers, at $105,430 per year.he U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in 2013, chemists, including organic chemists, earned an average annual salary of $77,740 (www.bls.gov).
About 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears. 1; More than 90 percent of deaf children are born to hearing parents. 2; Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing. 3
Genes and Hearing Loss. One of the most common birth defects is hearing loss or deafness (congenital), which can affect as many as three of every 1,000 babies born. Inherited genetic defects play an important role in congenital hearing loss, contributing to about 60% of deafness occurring in infants. Although exact data is not available, it is likely that genetics plays an important role in hearing loss in the elderly. Inherited genetic defects are just one factor that can lead to hearing loss and deafness, both of which may occur at any stage of a person s lifespan.