Table 7.
Absolute and relative frequency of predisposing activities, positions and symptoms of dizziness in 120 elderly patients with chronic vestibular dysfunction.
| Absolute Frequency (n) | Relative Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning the head | 81 | 67,5 |
| Head in a specific position | 77 | 64,2 |
| Arising from decubitus | 70 | 58,3 |
| Walking | 69 | 57,5 |
| During exercise | 62 | 51,7 |
| Arising from the seated position | 60 | 50,0 |
| Turning the body from a sitting or standing position | 54 | 45,0 |
| When anxious | 53 | 44,2 |
| Changing position in bed | 40 | 33,3 |
| Lying down on one side | 22 | 18,3 |
| Sitting still | 7 | 5,8 |