Factors Associated with Health Service Use for Self-Reported Balance Problems in Community-Dwelling Adults: A Secondary Analysis of Nationally Representative NHANES 2001-2004 Data.

ABSTRACT: Background: Balance problems are one of the major risk factors for falls. Despite the availability of effective fall prevention interventions, falls and related injuries are rising. This study explored the factors associated with healthcare utilization for balance problems in community-dwelling adults in the United States. Methods: Study involved secondary analysis of nationally representative National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2004 data (latest data with variables of interest at the time of study). All adults (≥40 years) who reported balance problems in the past 12 months were included. Dependent variable was whether the individual ever saw a healthcare professional for balance problems. All analyses were adjusted for probability sampling weights. Adjusted

SUBMITTER: Kapur S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12562649 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature