Description

For sample adults who had a balance or dizziness problem in the past 12 months (BALDIZYR) or who had identified a most bothersome balance or dizziness problem (BALSBOTHER), BALTRIGLOOK reports whether their balance problem is triggered when the person looks up or down.

The questionnaire text states that if the person is unable to do this activity for reasons other than dizziness or balance, the response is recorded as "No." Examples include persons who are in a wheelchair, are deaf, blind, don't have a driver'
s license, etc.

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

Comparability

In 2016, the question associated with this variable changes slightly to include the actions of "leaning head back or bending forward" in addition to "looking up or down."

Universe

Availability

• 2008, 2016

Weights

• 2008, 2016 : SAMPWEIGHT