Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample adults who reported ever treating their balance or dizziness problem (BALTRET), BALTREDRUG indicates whether the person had ever tried prescription medicine or drugs for the problem.
The question for this variable was part of the Sample Adult Balance Supplement, sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
Comparability
Please see the Universe tab for information on how the universe changes over time. Also, refer to the associated variable BALTRET for comparability.
Universe
- 1008: Sample adults age 18+ who have been treated for symptoms of dizziness or a balance problem.
- 2016: Sample adults age 18+ who have had a dizziness or balance problem in the past 12 months and have been treated for symptoms of dizziness or a balance problem.
Availability
- 2008, 2016
Weights
- 2008, 2016 : SAMPWEIGHT
