Citation
Hoffman, H. J. (2014). Epidemiology of dizziness in adolescence: The Add Health Longitudinal Study.
Abstract
The 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Child Balance Supplement (CBS) is the first nationally-‐representative survey devoted to pediatric balance problems (N=10,954). Based on parent’s report, 5.3% of U.S. children (3.3 million) aged 3-‐17 years, had a problem with dizziness, balance or falling during the past year; 3.7%, 5.0% and 7.2% for 3-‐7, 8-‐12 and 13-‐17 years, respectively. Percentages are adjusted for the complex sample design, which also ensures correct variance estimates for significance testing and calculation of 95% confidence intervals. 1.9% (1.1 million) children were reported with light-‐headedness, fainting, or feeling he/she is about to pass out; 2.4% (1.5 million) were reported as having body or motor coordination problems or clumsiness; 1.6% (1 million) were reported with poor balance, an unsteady or woozy feeling that makes it difficult to stand-‐up or walk; 1.3% (0.8 million) were reported as having frequent falls. Logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios. Overall, balance problems are significantly associated with age, other developmental delays, frequent headaches/migraines, recurring headaches other than migraine, seizures, stuttering/stammering, learning disabilities, and excessive sleepiness during the day. The prevalence estimates will be used as a baseline for Healthy People 2020 objectives that promote increased utilization of health care for diagnosis and treatment of children with these problems.
Reference Type
Conference paper
Book Title
American Auditory Society (AAS) Scientific and Technology Meeting
Author(s)
Hoffman, H. J.
Year Published
2014
City of Publication
Scottsdale, AZ
Reference ID
6105
