The cardiothoracic ratio aids in the detection of cardiomegaly, or more broadly, enlargement of the cardiac silhouette. It is measured on a PA chest x-ray, and is the ratio of:
Disability around the World: It's estimated that more than 1 billion people live with a disability. (United Nations, 2013) This represents the worldâs largest minority, and the only minority group that any of us can become a member of at any time.
They represent 18 percent of the population. 32.5 million Number of people with a severe disability. They represent 12 percent of the population. 11% Percentage of children ages 6 to 14 who have a disability. This amounts to 4 million children. 72% Percentage of people 80 and older with disabilities, the highest of any age group. 20% Percentage of females with a disability, higher than the 17 percent of males.