The Problem
Dizzinesss and falling is not only a problem for the elderly, there are inner ear problems that can cause dizziness and falls in people of any age. A common cause of dizziness is known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). On average, about 1.6% of the population has BPPV each year (Neuhauser and Lempert, 2009) About 20% of all dizziness seen in medical offices is due to BPPV. About 50% of all dizziness in older people is due to BPPV.
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