Chronic Dizziness and Vertigo

A review of the burden of vertigo

“…1999). Psychogenic causes of dizziness have also been reported in between 0–57% of older persons (Nando & Tinnetti 2003).…”

“…This is particularly true in older adults in whom dizziness and vertigo may promote inactivity (Kammerlind et al. 2001, Nando & Tinnetti 2003) and may lead to significant changes to lifestyle and quality of life (Prieto et al. 1999, Perez et al.…”

“…Despite inconsistent definition, dizziness is common in adults affecting more women than men and increasing with age (Sloane et al. 2001, Nando & Tinnetti 2003). About 25% of adults have experienced at least one episode of dizziness (Nazareth & Yardley 2002).…”

“…Impaired balance, because of dizziness, increases the risk of falls, fractures and other injuries in older adults (Gehlsen & Whaley 1990) and may, itself, potentiate inactivity (Kammerlind et al. 2001, Nando & Tinnetti 2003) and loss of independence (Burker et al. 1995, Friedman et al.…”

“…Of those over 60 years, 20% experience dizziness severe enough to cause substantial disability and/ or affect their daily activities (Sloane et al 1989, Boult et al 1991. Impaired balance, because of dizziness, increases the risk of falls, fractures and other injuries in older adults (Gehlsen & Whaley 1990) and may, itself, potentiate inactivity (Kammerlind et al 2001, Nando & Tinnetti 2003) and loss of independence (Burker et al 1995, Friedman et al 2002; it may lead to unplanned admission to hospital or nursing home (Bhattacharyya et al 2008).…”