Description

For sample adults who have ever seen a health professional for dizziness or a balance problem (BALGOHOSPEV and BALSAWHPEV), BALHPTIM1ST indicates the time since the person first saw a health professional about this problem. Please see the Universe tab for information on how the universe has changed over time.

This variable was part of the Sample Adult Balance Supplement, sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

Comparability

Please see Universe tab for changes in the universe over time. In 2008, this variable corresponds to the most bothersome dizziness symptom BALSBOTHER). Beginning in 2016, the question refers more generally to whether the action usually happens around the same time as dizziness or balance problem(s).

Universe

Availability

• 2008, 2016

Weights

• 2008, 2016 : SAMPWEIGHT