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What is the most likely vestibular cause of dizziness in older adults?

According to the Vestibular Disorders Association, the prevalence of vestibular symptoms, including dizziness, is estimated to be 30% in people over 60. Among these, **what is the most likely vestibular cause of dizziness in older adults?** The answer is often benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), a treatable inner ear disorder that causes brief but intense episodes of spinning vertigo.

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