Description

For sample adults and sample children aged 3-17, BALDIZYR reports whether the person had a problem with dizziness, vertigo, or balance in the last 12 months, not including when drinking alcohol, using recreational drugs, or taking medications that cause dizziness. Prior to 2023, this question was only asked of sample adults. In 2008, it was asked of all sample adults, and in 2016 it was asked only of sample adults who reported ever having had a problem with dizziness or balance.

This question was sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). Before 2023, the question was part of the Sample Adult Balance Supplement; in 2023, it was part of the Sponsored Hearing section of the survey.

Comparability

Changes in the sampling universe affect comparability over time.

The NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.

Universe

Availability

• 2008, 2016, 2023

Weights

• 2008, 2016, 2023 : SAMPWEIGHT