For a description of the Supplement as well as a full list of the balance related topics and additional variables in the Supplement, see BALDIZYR.

These include:

• had a problem using a walker, cane or other aid (FELWHYAID)

• had nothing to hold onto (FELWHYHOLD)

• tripped or stumbled (FELWHYTRIP)

• slipped (FELWHYSLIP)

• hurried too much (FELWHYHURRY)

• were not paying attention (FELWHYATTEN)

• blacked out or fainted (FELWHYFAINT)

• lost their balance (FELWHYLOSBAL)

• knocked over by someone or something (FELWHYKNOCK)

• were playing sports or exercising (FELWHYEXER)

• had a problem hearing (FELWHYHEAR)

• had a problem with vision (FELWHYVISN)

• getting up after sitting or lying down (FELWHYGETUP)

• were walking up or down stairs (FELWHYSTAIR)

• slow reactions or reflexes (FELWHYREFLEX)

• weakness or numbness in one or both legs (FELWHYNUMB)

• had not eaten recently or had low blood sugar (FELWHYNOEAT)

• drank too much alcohol (FELWHYALC)

• problem with shoes, sandals or socks (FELWHYSHOE)

• other health condition (FELWHYHELTH)

• some other reason (FELWHYOTHR)

Other variables related to falls or falling include:

• any of six symptoms accompanying the fall (e.g., a spinning sensation, FELARSPIN)

• injuries from a fall (e.g., FELINJURYR)

• time missed from work due to fall (e.g., FELWKLOSNO)