Researchers from the Department of Psychiatry at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) conducted a study of 4,147 Korean adults over the age of 40 (Jang et al, 2024). This study took data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and used a multiple logistical regression analysis to help identify rates of chronic dizziness and associated underlying conditions. This analysis revealed dizziness in approximately 25 percent of respondents, with 5 percent having what was characterized as chronic dizziness lasting over three months. In those with dizziness, higher rates of stress, depression, and poor sleep were found.

This research also found issues with psychomotor functions and a reduced general sense of well-being in those with chronic dizziness. These researchers suggest addressing the psychological consequences of dizziness as an “integral” part of treatment.

Reference

Jang Y, Hur HJ, Park B, Park HY. (2024) Psychosocial factors associated with dizziness and chronic dizziness: a nationwide cross-sectional study. BMC psychiatry, 24(1):13.

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