@article{ref1,
title="Self-reported dizziness, falls, and self-rated health in a rural population in Denmark",
journal="European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology",
year="2023",
author="Grønlund, Casper and Djurhuus, Bjarki Ditlev and Holm, Ellen Astrid and Homøe, Preben",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: To investigate associations between dizziness, hearing loss, medication, and self-perceived health in the region of Lolland-Falster in Denmark. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional population-based study using data from questionnaires and physical examinations between February 8th, 2016, and February 13th, 2020. Individuals aged 50 years or above in the region of Lolland-Falster were randomly invited to participate. <br><br>RESULTS: Of 10,092 individuals (52% female), the mean age was 64.7 and 65.7 years for females and males, respectively. 20% reported dizziness during the past 30 days, and prevalence increased with age. 24% of dizzy females suffered from falls compared to 21% of males. 43% sought treatment for dizziness. Logistic regression revealed a higher odds ratio of dizziness in groups with poor self-perceived health (OR = 2.15, 95% CI [1.71, 2.72]) and very poor self-perceived health (OR = 3.62 [1.75, 7.93]) compared to moderate self-perceived health. A higher OR was found for seeking treatment for dizziness in the group that had experienced falls (OR = 3.21 [2.54, 4.07]). 40% reported hearing loss. Logistic regression revealed a higher OR for dizziness in the group with severe hearing loss (OR = 2.40 [1.77, 3.26]) and moderate hearing loss (OR = 1.63 [1.37, 1.94]) compared to no hearing loss. <br><br>CONCLUSION: One of five participants reported dizziness during the last month. Dizziness was negatively associated with self-perception of good health also after adjusting for comorbidities. Almost half of the dizzy participants sought treatment for dizziness and 21% experienced falls. Identification and treatment of dizziness are important to prevent falls from happening. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: http://www. CLINICALTRIALS: gov (NCT02482896).<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0937-4477",
doi="10.1007/s00405-023-08061-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00405-023-08061-2"
}