<s>[INST] <<SYS>> This is a medical question of type : frequency <</SYS>> How many people are affected by Balance Problems ? [/INST] In 2008, an estimated 14.8 percent of American adults (33.4 million) had a balance or dizziness problem during the past year. See statistics about the frequency of balance and other sensory impairments in older adults.  (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) </s>