Symptomatic dizziness tied to greater risk for cause-specific mortality from diabetes, CVD, and cancer.
Written By : Aditi
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-02-11 19:30 GMT | Update On 2024-02-12 06:19 GMT
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Dizziness is a common problem with various underlying causes and significant health consequences. The relationship between symptomatic dizziness and its manifestations with all-cause and cause-specific mortality remains unclear.
According to an Original Investigation published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, researchers have concluded that there is an association between symptomatic dizziness and increased risk for all-cause and diabetes-, CVD (cardiovascular disease) and cancer-specific mortality.
This investigation answered whether there is an association between symptomatic dizziness and mortality. The study was based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2004 and includes adults over 40 who reported symptomatic dizziness within the past 12 months.
The study included adults 40 and older who completed questions about dizziness, balance, falling, and positional dizziness in the past year. Mortality data were linked through December 31, 2019. Analysis was conducted from February to August 2023. Exposure was self-reported symptomatic dizziness. All-cause and cause-specific mortality, including CVD, diabetes, cancer, and unintentional injuries, were the primary outcomes and measures. The study used Cox proportional hazard regression models to investigate the relationship while adjusting for demographics and medical history.
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