Population prevalence and incidence of BPPV
| n | Total % (95% CI) | % Women | % Men | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPPV, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. | ||||
| *Severe BPPV, leading to a medical consultation, interruption of daily activities or sick leave. | ||||
| Lifetime prevalence | ||||
| BPPV | 80 | 2.4 (1.9–3.0) | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Severe BPPV* | 69 | 2.1 (1.6–2.6) | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| 1 y prevalence | ||||
| BPPV | 53 | 1.6 (1.3–2.1) | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| 18–39 y | 7 | 0.5 (0.2–1.0) | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| 40–59 y | 21 | 1.7 (1.1–2.6) | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| >60 y | 25 | 3.4 (2.3–5.0) | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| 4 week prevalence | ||||
| BPPV | 23 | 0.7 (0.5–1.1) | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Population incidence (1 y) | ||||
| BPPV | 20 | 0.6 (0.4–0.9) | 0.8 | 0.4 |