1 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of vertigo and is characterized by the brief sensation of motion lasting 15 seconds to a few minutes. 2  It may be initiated by sudden head movements or moving the head in a certain direction, such as rolling over in bed. Head trauma and neck injury may also result in vertigo, which usually goes away on its own. 2  Cervical vertigo can be caused by neck problems such as impingement of blood vessels or nerves from neck injuries. 3  Migraine, a severe form of headache, may also cause vertigo.
primary health care. 1  a basic level of health care that includes programs directed at the promotion of health, early diagnosis of disease or disability, and prevention of disease. Primary health care is provided in an ambulatory facility to limited numbers of people, often those living in a particular geographic area. 2  primary accession.
Goal. The goal of public health is to improve lives through the prevention and screening of disease. The goal of allied health professionals is to collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team to deliver high quality patient care services.