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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2025

Altered Body Composition in Dizziness and Vestibular Dysfunction: Insights From the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Eun Ji Kim, Eunjin Kwon, Seong-Hae Jeong, Sukyoung Jung, Ji-Soo Kim

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Eun Ji KimDepartment of Neurology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4256-8698
Eunjin KwonDepartment of Neurology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9057-9009
Seong-Hae JeongDepartment of Neurology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5055-9986
Sukyoung JungDepartment of Health Care Policy Research, Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, Sejong, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9200-2158
Ji-Soo KimDepartment of Neurology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1508-2024

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backgroundBody composition disorders such as sarcopenia, obesity, and osteoporosis are common; however, the body composition of patients with dizziness and vestibular dysfunction (VD) has not been thoroughly assessed.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included 9,682 participants aged over 40. Based on the results of a dizziness questionnaire and modified Romberg test, they were classified into three groups: dizziness associated with VD, dizziness without VD, and controls. A body composition analysis focused on muscles, bones, and fats.

resultsMultivariate regression analysis revealed that sarcopenia was associated with a higher risk of dizziness with VD when compared to dizziness without VD (odds ratio [OR], 1.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.09-2.49;

conclusionSarcopenia was found to be significantly associated with dizziness in the group with VD but not in those without it. While this study does not establish a causal relationship, maintaining muscle mass through proper diet and physical activity may be beneficial for individuals with VD. Such efforts could help manage overall health, potentially reducing risks associated with sarcopenia and improving balance. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to explore the potential causal pathways between VD and sarcopenia.

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Body CompositionDizzinessVestibular DiseasesAdultAgedBody Mass IndexBone DensityCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNutrition SurveysOdds RatioRepublic of KoreaBoneDizzinessMuscleObesitySarcopeniaVestibular Dysfunction

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